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Verb(1) cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'(2) have or hold in one's hands or grip(3) organize or be responsible for(4) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense(5) keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view(6) maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings(7) to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement(8) secure and keep for possible future use or application(9) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices(10) be the physical support of; carry the weight of(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
Adjective(1) occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
Related Words
(1) hold
(2) held up
(3) held out
(4) held back
(5) being held
(6) hand-held
(7) be held
(8) widely held
(9) held over
(10) it was held
Synonyms
Verb
1. clasp
2. embrace
3. possess
4. support
5. detain
6. maintain
7. occupy
8. take
9. persist
10. be available
11. convene
12. stop
13. carry
14. apply
15. book
16. obligate
17. concord
18. defend
19. contain
20. restrain
21. obtain
22. deem
23. withstand
24. adjudge
25. halt
26. retain
27. give
28. bear
29. harbor
30. have got
31. take hold
32. admit


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

<i>The other astronauts held me down
and gave me a shot.</i>

The other astronauts HELD me down and gave me a shot.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 3


My brother and sister's accomplishments
have always been held over my head.

My brother and sister's accomplishments have always been HELD over my head.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 9


Robert told me to hold Storm's End,
so I held it.

Robert told me to hold Storm's End, so I HELD it.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 8


They held that poor boy for two months\Nwithout any sleep in a hole,�

They HELD that poor boy for two months
without any sleep in a hole,

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 7


The Freys have
held the crossing for 600 years,

The Freys have HELD the crossing for 600 years,

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 9


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