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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151. If you're cold,I will hold you in my arms;if you worry me to wipe your tears; if you love me, I would like to broadcast around the world, I just want to give you my true love.
152. Can you hold the bag while I open the door?
153. The minister is to hold tripartite meetings with the oil and car industries to discuss ways of reducing pollution.
154. He took a dictionary to hold down the test papers for fear that they might be blown away by the wind.
155. Heartiest congratulations upon your graduation.Wishing you all the excitement, all the challenge, all the happiness life call hold.
156. Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?
157. I have the greatest respect for you/hold you in the greatest respect.
158. He was so impatient that I could hardly hold him back.
159. With all the love a heart can hold on your birthday.On this special occasion,I want you to know it is you who make my life meaningful.My love for you is more than I can express.I am to share every day with you till the end of my life. Happy birthday!
160. We're planning to hold the wedding reception in a marquee in the garden.
161. Wishing you a wonderful birthday.You make this world a nicer place just by being so kindhearted.May this day that is all your own hold happiness for you and the years to come be filled with all the best things,too.
162. The boss couldn' t hold back his anger any longer.
163. When you finally get your own happiness, you will understand the previous sadness is kind of treasure, which makes you better hold and cherish the one you love.
164. Sometimes you have to smile and act like everything is okay.hold back the tears and walk away.
165. White men hold most of the jobs in senior management .
166. A cheery New Year hold lots of happiness for you!
167. Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement to hold a preparatory conference next month.
168. We must hold by the objective laws to do anything.
169. I want to hold your hand on Valentine's Day.Happy Valentine's Day,sweetie.
170. Stone decided to hold a contest to see who could write the best song.
171. Hold my hand,you won't get lost even with eyes closed.
172. One may fall in love with many people during the lifetime. When you finally get your own happiness, you will understand the previous sadness is kind of treasure,[http://sentencedict.com/hold.html] which makes you better to hold and cherish the people you love.
173. Christmas time is here. I hope you have a wonderful New Year. May every day hold happy hours for you.
174. Despite her handicap, Jane is able to hold down a full-time job.
175. He tried to hold out for higher paying by rejecting signature to the contract.
176. Hold on to your ticket - you'll need it later.
177. I'll hold the memory of you, my friend, in my heart forever.
178. The party has kept its tenacious hold on power for more than twenty years.
179. He is expected to hold talks with both the Croatian and Slovenian leaderships.
180. I don't need anyone to hold my hand.
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