1. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean".
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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. 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))
5. 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))
6. 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))
7. 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))
8. 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))
9. own
adjective. ['ˈoʊn'] belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- own (English)
- owen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- agan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- unnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- unnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))