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Synonyms of HOLDS

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HOLDS: definition and more

130 synonyms in 45 meanings 115 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of HOLDS by meaning

noun

  1. the act of grasping

  2. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

  3. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

  4. time during which some action is awaited

    Also: time lag.

  5. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

  6. a stronghold

  7. a cell in a jail or prison

  8. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

  9. the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

    Also: cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area.

verb

  1. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"

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

    Also: take hold.

  3. organize or be responsible for

  4. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

    Also: have got.

  5. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

    Also: view as, take for.

  6. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

  7. to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

  8. secure and keep for possible future use or application

    Also: keep back, hold back.

  9. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

  10. be the physical support of; carry the weight of

    Also: hold up.

  11. contain or hold; have within

  12. have room for; hold without crowding

  13. remain in a certain state, position, or condition

  14. support or hold in a certain manner

  15. be valid, applicable, or true

  16. assert or affirm

  17. have as a major characteristic

  18. be capable of holding or containing

  19. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

  20. protect against a challenge or attack

  21. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

  22. hold the attention of

  23. remain committed to

  24. resist or confront with resistance

    Also: hold up.

  25. be pertinent or relevant or applicable

    Also: go for.

  26. stop dealing with

  27. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

    Also: hold in.

  28. keep from departing

  29. take and maintain control over, often by violent means

  30. cause to stop

  31. cover as for protection against noise or smell

  32. drink alcohol without showing ill effects

  33. aim, point, or direct

  34. declare to be

  35. be in accord; be in agreement

  36. keep from exhaling or expelling