Hold Synonyms and Antonyms

hōld
To put one's arms around affectionately
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. clasp
  2. embrace
  3. enfold
  4. hug
  5. press
  6. squeeze
  7. clinch
  8. bosom
  9. clip
  10. embosom
To remain firm
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. halt
  2. resist
  3. detain
  4. persevere
  5. defy
  6. keep staunch
  7. withstand
  8. hold up
  9. arrest
Antonyms:
  1. halt
  2. stop
  3. quit
  4. desert
  5. cease
To compel, as the attention, interest, or imagination, of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. arrest
  2. catch up
  3. enthrall
  4. fascinate
  5. grip
  6. mesmerize
  7. rivet
  8. spellbind
  9. transfix
  10. grab
To support; often used with up
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. support
  2. carry
  3. sustain
  4. uphold
  5. brace
  6. bear
  7. buttress
  8. prop
  9. lock
  10. stay
  11. shoulder
  12. underpin
  13. underprop
  14. shore-up
  15. bear up
  16. bolster up
  17. hold up
Antonyms:
  1. let-go
  2. release
To have the room or capacity for
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. accommodate
  2. contain
  3. take
  4. admit
To contain
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. contain
  2. bear
  3. carry
  4. have the capacity for
  5. accommodate
  6. be equipped for
  7. have
To have in one's possession
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. keep
  2. own
  3. retain
  4. possess
  5. have
  6. take-hold
Antonyms:
  1. let-go
  2. let go (of)
  3. release
  4. drop
To have and maintain in one's possession
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. keep
  2. hold back
  3. keep back
  4. harbor
  5. reserve
  6. retain
  7. harbour
  8. withhold
  9. entertain
  10. nurse
An act or means of holding something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. grip
  2. clasp
  3. clutch
  4. grasp
  5. clench
  6. take
  7. catch
  8. get
  9. handle
  10. without rules
  11. unrestricted
  12. unrestrained
  13. grapple
  14. clutches
  15. handgrip
Antonyms:
  1. release
  2. dispossession
To have the use or benefit of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. have
  2. enjoy
  3. retain
  4. possess
  5. keep back
  6. have-got
  7. hold back
To be valid
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. exist
  2. continue
  3. Also used with up: prove out
  4. remain true
  5. have bearing
  6. be-the-case
  7. endure
  8. stand up
  9. prevail
  10. apply
  11. be in effect
  12. operate
  13. be in force
  14. wash
  15. obtain
  16. go for
Antonyms:
  1. stop
  2. expire
  3. be out-of-date
  4. let fall
  5. release
  6. let-go
To put into words positively and with conviction
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. affirm
  2. allege
  3. argue
  4. assert
  5. asseverate
  6. aver
  7. avouch
  8. agree
  9. avow
  10. claim
  11. contend
  12. declare
  13. maintain
  14. say
  15. state
  16. concur
  17. concord
To view in a certain way
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. believe
  2. feel
  3. sense
  4. think
A strong or powerful influence
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. grasp
  2. grip
Firm control
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. grasp
  2. keep
  3. grip
Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. bear
A state of being confined (usually for a short time)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. detention
  2. delay
  3. time lag
  4. detainment
  5. postponement
  6. wait
  7. custody
Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. reserve
  2. book
The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. cargo area
  2. cargo deck
  3. cargo-hold
  4. storage area
To be capable of holding:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. contain

Words Related to Hold

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Hold Sentence Examples

  • Can you hold things down for two weeks?

  • Can you hold lunch for a little bit?

  • I can't hold this!

  • Our job is to hold this group together, for the children.

  • There, that should hold you.

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