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hold

(h/oU/ld )

noun (n)

the act of grasping(noun.act)

Example:
She kept a firm hold on the railing.

Synonym:
clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip

source: wordnet30
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
appreciation, grasp

source: wordnet30
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated(noun.attribute)

Example:
He has a hold over them.

source: wordnet30
time during which some action is awaited(noun.time)

Example:
He ordered a hold in the action.

Synonym:
delay, postponement, time lag, wait

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a state of being confined (usually for a short time)(noun.state)

Example:
The prisoner is on hold.

Synonym:
custody, detainment, detention

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a stronghold(noun.artifact)

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a cell in a jail or prison(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
keep

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the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
grip, handgrip, handle

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the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area

source: wordnet30
The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.(noun)

source: webster1913
The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,(verb.stative)

Example:
Hold in place.

Synonym:
keep, maintain

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have or hold in one's hands or grip(verb.contact)

Example:
Hold this bowl for a moment, please.
A crazy idea took hold of him.

Synonym:
take hold
Antonym:
let go, let go of, release, relinquish

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organize or be responsible for(verb.creation)

Example:
Hold a reception.

Synonym:
give, have, make, throw

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have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense(verb.possession)

Example:
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard.

Synonym:
have, have got

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keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view(verb.cognition)

Example:
Hold these truths to be self-evident.
I hold him personally responsible.

Synonym:
deem, take for, view as

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maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
entertain, harbor, harbour, nurse

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to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement(verb.contact)

Example:
This holds the local until the express passengers change trains.

Synonym:
confine, restrain

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secure and keep for possible future use or application(verb.possession)

Synonym:
hold back, keep back, retain

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have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices(verb.possession)

Synonym:
bear

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be the physical support of; carry the weight of(verb.contact)

Example:
The beam holds up the roof.
What's holding that mirror?.

Synonym:
hold up, support, sustain

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contain or hold; have within(verb.stative)

Example:
The canteen holds fresh water.

Synonym:
bear, carry, contain

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have room for; hold without crowding(verb.stative)

Example:
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people.

Synonym:
accommodate, admit

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remain in a certain state, position, or condition(verb.stative)

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support or hold in a certain manner(verb.contact)

Example:
She holds her head high.

Synonym:
bear, carry

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be valid, applicable, or true(verb.stative)

Example:
This theory still holds.

Synonym:
obtain, prevail

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assert or affirm(verb.cognition)

Example:
Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good.

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have as a major characteristic(verb.stative)

Example:
The novel holds many surprises.
The book holds in store much valuable advise.

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be capable of holding or containing(verb.stative)

Example:
The flask holds one gallon.

Synonym:
contain, take

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arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance(verb.social)

Example:
Please hold a table at Maxim's.

Synonym:
book, reserve

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protect against a challenge or attack(verb.competition)

Example:
Hold that position behind the trees!.
Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks.

Synonym:
defend, guard

source: wordnet30
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted(verb.communication)

Example:
I'll hold you by your promise.

Synonym:
bind, obligate, oblige

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hold the attention of(verb.cognition)

Example:
She can hold an audience spellbound.

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remain committed to(verb.cognition)

Example:
I hold to these ideas.

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resist or confront with resistance(verb.stative)

Synonym:
defy, hold up, withstand

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be pertinent or relevant or applicable(verb.stative)

Example:
This theory holds for all irrational numbers.

Synonym:
apply, go for

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stop dealing with(verb.stative)

Example:
Hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting.

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lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits(verb.social)

Example:
Hold your tongue.
Hold your temper.

Synonym:
check, contain, control, curb, hold in, moderate

source: wordnet30
keep from departing(verb.social)

Example:
Hold the taxi.
Hold the horse.

source: wordnet30
take and maintain control over, often by violent means(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
cause to stop(verb.motion)

Synonym:
arrest, halt, stop

source: wordnet30
cover as for protection against noise or smell(verb.contact)

Example:
Hold one's nose.

source: wordnet30
drink alcohol without showing ill effects(verb.consumption)

Example:
He can hold his liquor.

Synonym:
carry

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aim, point, or direct(verb.competition)

Example:
Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames.

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declare to be(verb.communication)

Synonym:
adjudge, declare

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be in accord; be in agreement(verb.communication)

Example:
I hold with those who say life is sacred.

Synonym:
agree, concord, concur
Antonym:
differ, disagree, dissent, take issue

source: wordnet30
keep from exhaling or expelling(verb.body)

Example:
Hold your breath.

source: wordnet30
To cause to remain in a given situation, position, or relation, within certain limits, or the like; to prevent from falling or escaping; to sustain; to restrain; to keep in the grasp; to retain.(verb)

source: webster1913
In general, to keep one's self in a given position or condition; to remain fixed. Hence:(verb)

source: webster1913

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