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1. open

verb. ['ˈoʊpən'] cause to open or to become open.

Etymology

  • open (English)
  • open (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. hold

verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean".

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'] have or hold in one's hands or grip.

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'] organize or be responsible for.

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. open

verb. ['ˈoʊpən'] start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning.

Etymology

  • open (English)
  • open (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. open

adjective. ['ˈoʊpən'] affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • open (English)
  • open (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. hold

verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.

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'] 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))

9. 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))

10. open

adjective. ['ˈoʊpən'] affording free passage or access.

Etymology

  • open (English)
  • open (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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