1. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean".
Synonyms
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] have or hold in one's hands or grip.
Synonyms
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] organize or be responsible for.
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. firm
noun. ['ˈfɝːm'] the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments.
Antonyms
Etymology
- firm (English)
- Firma (German)
- firma (Italian)
- ferme (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ferme (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view.
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. firm
adjective. ['ˈfɝːm'] marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable.
Synonyms
Etymology
- firm (English)
- Firma (German)
- firma (Italian)
- ferme (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ferme (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] secure and keep for possible future use or application.
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement.
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- hold (English)
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))