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Hold

🔄 Synonyms of "Hold"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
sustainverb	(transitive) To maintain, or keep in existence.
supportnoun	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
controlnoun	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
clutchnoun	(transitive) To grip or grasp tightly.
retainverb	(transitive) Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something); to check, to prevent, to restrain, to stop.
accommodateverb	(transitive) To provide housing for.
giveverb	(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
moderatenoun	Not excessive; acting in moderation
clenchverb	To grip or hold fast.
claspnoun	(countable) A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.
declareverb	(transitive, intransitive) To assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically.
applyverb	(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
carryverb	(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
prevailverb	(intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
checkverb	An inspection or examination.
gripnoun	(transitive or intransitive) To take hold (of), particularly with the hand.
obtainverb	(transitive) To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
handleverb	The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
haveverb	(transitive) To possess, own.
takeverb	(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
throwverb	(transitive) To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.
arrestnoun	(law) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
appreciationnoun	A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
admitverb	(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
makeverb	(transitive) To create.

↔️ Antonyms of "Hold"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
releasenoun	(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
let goverb	(intransitive, with of and transitive, with object before go) To release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.
let go ofverb	release, as from one's grip

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Hold"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
take holdverb	(followed by of) To grasp, seize.
graspverb	To understand.
gripverb	(transitive or intransitive) To take hold (of), particularly with the hand.
clutchesnoun	(idiomatic, usually in the plural) Grasp; possession; control.
takeverb	(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
clenchverb	To grip or hold fast.
clutchverb	(transitive) To grip or grasp tightly.
restrainverb	(transitive) To control or keep in check.
containverb	(transitive) To hold inside.
carryverb	(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
confineverb	(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds.
go forverb	(transitive) To try for, to attempt to reach.
supportverb	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
handleverb	The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
defendverb	(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
arrestverb	(transitive) To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody.
maintainverb	To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
throwverb	(transitive) To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.
obtainverb	(transitive) To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
reserveverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To book in advance; to make a reservation for.