hold
keep from exhaling or expelling
hold your breath
remain committed to
I hold to these ideas
assert or affirm
Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
deem
view as
take for
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
take for granted
view as important
hold these truths to be self-evident
I hold him personally responsible
hold the attention of
The soprano held the audience
This story held our interest
She can hold an audience spellbound
agree
concur
concord
be in accord; be in agreement
We agreed on the terms of the settlement
I can't agree with you!
I hold with those who say life is sacred
Both philosophers concord on this point
clasp
clench
clutch
clutches
grasp
grip
the act of grasping
he released his clasp on my arm
he has a strong grip for an old man
she kept a firm hold on the railing
declare
adjudge
declare to be
She was declared incompetent
judge held that the defendant was innocent
oblige
bind
obligate
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
He's held by a contract
I'll hold you by your promise
defend
guard
protect against a challenge or attack
Hold that position behind the trees!
Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
aim, point, or direct
Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
carry
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
He can hold his liquor
he had drunk more than he could carry
have or hold in one's hands or grip
Hold this bowl for a moment, please
support
sustain
hold up
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
The beam holds up the roof
He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
What's holding that mirror?
restrain
confine
constrain
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
The terrorists held the journalists for ransom
cover as for protection against noise or smell
She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
hold one's nose
bear
support or hold in a certain manner
She holds her head high
He carried himself upright
throw
have
make
give
organize or be responsible for
hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
give a course
harbor
harbour
entertain
nurse
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
bear a grudge
entertain interesting notions
harbor a resentment
halt
arrest
cause to come to an abrupt stop
Halt the engines
Arrest the progress
halt the presses
have got
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
She has $1,000 in the bank
He has got two beautiful daughters
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
I have two years left
I don't have any money left
They have two more years before they retire
retain
keep back
hold back
secure and keep for possible future use or application
The landlord retained the security deposit
I reserve the right to disagree
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
She bears the title of Duchess
He held the governorship for almost a decade
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
keep from departing
Hold the taxi
Hold the horse
reserve
book
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
reserve me a seat on a flight
The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
please hold a table at Maxim's
control
hold in
contain
check
curb
moderate
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
stop dealing with
hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
prevail
obtain
be valid, applicable, or true
This theory still holds
apply
go for
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
The same laws apply to you!
This theory holds for all irrational numbers
The same rules go for everyone
keep
maintain
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
hold in place
She always held herself as a lady
The students keep me on my toes
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
The weather held
They held on the road and kept marching
contain or hold; have within
The jar carries wine
The canteen holds fresh water
This can contains water
take
be capable of holding or containing
This box won't take all the items
The flask holds one gallon
defy
withstand
resist or confront with resistance
The politician defied public opinion
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
The bridge held
accommodate
admit
have room for; hold without crowding
This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
The theater admits 300 people
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
have as a major characteristic
The novel holds many surprises
The book holds in store much valuable advise
cargo area
cargo deck
cargo hold
storage area
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
handle
handgrip
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
he grabbed the hammer by the handle
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
a cell in a jail or prison
a stronghold
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
he has a hold over them
appreciation
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
he has a good grasp of accounting practices
detention
detainment
custody
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
his detention was politically motivated
the prisoner is on hold
he is in the custody of police
delay
time lag
postponement
wait
time during which some action is awaited
instant replay caused too long a delay
he ordered a hold in the action