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What is another word for Hold? – 221 Hold Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    grasp clasp clutch grip seize detain restrain confine retain keep possess own maintain sustain support uphold cling adhere stick fasten secure fix anchor moor dock berth harbor shelter protect defend guard preserve conserve save reserve withhold delay halt stop pause wait stay remain abide endure bear tolerate carry bear lift raise heave hoist suspend hang dangle swing sway.

    Meaning of Hold

    The primary meaning of the word "hold" is to grasp or seize something firmly.

    Definitions

    • To grasp or seize something firmly with one's hands or arms
    • To keep or maintain something in a particular position or condition
    • To possess or have something as one's own
    • To support or sustain something physically or mentally
    • To conduct or organize an event or activity

    Etymology of Hold

    The word "hold" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "haldan" meaning to grasp or seize, and the Proto-Germanic word "halþiz" also meaning to grasp or seize
    The word has evolved over time, with various influences from other languages, including Old Norse and Middle English

    Example Uses

    • She held the baby in her arms and rocked it gently
    • The team held the lead throughout the game
    • The company will hold a meeting to discuss the new policy
    • The castle held a strategic position on the hill
    • The tree branch held the weight of the swing

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    release let go drop abandon surrender relinquish forsake desert leave depart quit stop cease loosen relax unclasp unfurl unfasten undo untie unmoor set free liberate emancipate discharge dismiss reject refuse decline spurn repel repulse deflect parry evade elude escape flee abscond bolt break away.

    Related Nouns

    grasp grip clasp clutch seizure detention restraint confinement possession ownership maintenance support anchor mooring dock harbor shelter protection defense guard preserve conservation reserve delay halt stop pause wait stay remainder residue balance surplus excess.

    Related Verbs

    grasp clutch seize detain restrain confine possess keep maintain sustain support uphold cling adhere stick fasten secure fix anchor moor dock harbor shelter protect defend guard preserve conserve save reserve withhold delay halt stop pause wait stay remain abide endure bear tolerate.

    Related Adjectives

    firm secure stable steady strong tight grasping clutching seizing restraining confining possessive keeping maintaining sustaining supporting upholding clinging adhering sticky fastened fixed anchored moored docked harbored sheltered protective defensive guarded preserved conserved saved reserved withheld delayed halted stopped paused waiting staying remaining abiding enduring bearable tolerable.