Synonym: apply, assume, bear, carry, cling to, clutch, consider, contain, grasp, grip, have, keep, maintain, occupy, presume, regard, retain, stand up, support, suppose, surmise, think. Antonym: drop. Similar words: holy, whole, hold in, hold up, hold out, hold on, hold down, as a whole. Meaning: [həʊld] 
n. 1. the act of grasping 2. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something 3. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated 4. time during which some action is awaited 5. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 6. a stronghold 7. a cell in a jail or prison 8. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it 9. the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo. v. 1. organize or be responsible for 2. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" 3. have or hold in one's hands or grip 4. to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement 5. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices 6. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense 7. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view 8. contain or hold; have within 9. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits 10. remain in a certain state, position, or condition 11. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) 12. assert or affirm 13. remain committed to 14. secure and keep for possible future use or application 15. be the physical support of; carry the weight of 16. hold the attention of 17. keep from exhaling or expelling 18. support or hold in a certain manner 19. have room for; hold without crowding 20. be capable of holding or containing 21. be valid, applicable, or true 22. take and maintain control over, often by violent means 23. protect against a challenge or attack 24. declare to be 25. have as a major characteristic 26. cause to stop 27. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted 28. cover as for protection against noise or smell 29. drink alcohol without showing ill effects 30. be pertinent or relevant or applicable 31. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance 32. resist or confront with resistance 33. keep from departing 34. stop dealing with 35. aim, point, or direct 36. be in accord; be in agreement.
n. 1. the act of grasping 2. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something 3. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated 4. time during which some action is awaited 5. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 6. a stronghold 7. a cell in a jail or prison 8. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it 9. the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo. v. 1. organize or be responsible for 2. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" 3. have or hold in one's hands or grip 4. to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement 5. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices 6. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense 7. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view 8. contain or hold; have within 9. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits 10. remain in a certain state, position, or condition 11. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) 12. assert or affirm 13. remain committed to 14. secure and keep for possible future use or application 15. be the physical support of; carry the weight of 16. hold the attention of 17. keep from exhaling or expelling 18. support or hold in a certain manner 19. have room for; hold without crowding 20. be capable of holding or containing 21. be valid, applicable, or true 22. take and maintain control over, often by violent means 23. protect against a challenge or attack 24. declare to be 25. have as a major characteristic 26. cause to stop 27. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted 28. cover as for protection against noise or smell 29. drink alcohol without showing ill effects 30. be pertinent or relevant or applicable 31. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance 32. resist or confront with resistance 33. keep from departing 34. stop dealing with 35. aim, point, or direct 36. be in accord; be in agreement. 
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61. Did Laurie know something, and hold it over Felicity?
62. His frail hands could hardly hold a cup.
63. Hold your breath for a moment and exhale.
64. Can you hold the reins for a minute?
65. They frequently hold conferences at that hotel.
66. Sports cars tend to hold their value well.
67. She took a tight hold of his arm.
68. Hold on, it gets better than you know.
69. Hold it! I haven't got my coat on yet.
70. You must catch hold of this rope.
71. You can hold over the matter till next week.
72. Happy about no one can only hold the force.
73. He stowed the cargo in the ship's hold.
74. The blackmailer had a hold over him.
75. Hold out your hands with your palms facing downwards.
76. They will hold a council to discuss the proposal.
77. We must face tomorrow, whatever it may hold, with determination, joy[sentencedict.com], and bravery.
78. New Year time is here. I hope you have a wonderful New Year. May every day hold happy hours for you.
79. May its blessings lead into a wonderful year for you and all whom you hold dear.
80. If you can hold something up and put it down, it is called weight-lifting; if you can hold something up but can never put it down,it's called burden-bearing. Pitifully, most of people are bearing heavy burdens when they are in love.
81. Hold the microphone in a firm grip and keep it still.
82. Do you know where I can get hold of a secondhand carpet cleaner?
83. This bookcase is too unstable to hold so many books.
84. I don't hold with the way they do things nowadays.
85. When you need someone to listen, Ill be there. When you need a hug, Ill be there. When you need someone to hold your hand, Ill be there. When you need someone to wipe your tears,[www.Sentencedict.com] guess what? Ill be there. William Shakespeare.
86. If the newspapers get hold of this scandal, they'll really have a field day!
87. Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.
88. My love for you is like diarrhea,I just can't hold it.
89. Sometimes, all we need is a hand to hold and a heart that understands.
90. She managed to get the man in a judo hold.
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