Hold synonyms such as "conduct, bear, clasp, bear, confine, absorb, accommodate, be in possession of, be in, adjudge, assemble, and call". Hold is a verb, and its antonyms are release and let go of. Here are 123 another word for hold with example sentences.
Another word for Hold
1. clasp
- hold on to
- have in one's hand
- grip
- grasp
- clutch
- cling to
- clench
- cleave to
- clasp
- carry
- bear
2. clasp
- squeeze
- hug
- hold tight
- hold in one's arms
- fold
- envelop
- enfold
- embrace
- embosom
- cradle
- clasp
3. bear
4. detain
- shut up
- put inside
- put in prison
- put in jail
- put behind bars
- put away
- lock up
- keep under lock and key
- keep under constraint
- intern
- incarcerate
- imprison
- impound
- immure
- hold in custody
- detain
- constrain
- confine
5. keep
6. take
6. have
- possess
- own
- have to one's nam
- have in one's possession
- have
- carry
- be the owner of
- be in possession of
- bear
7. occupy
- occupy
- hold down
- have
- fill
- be in
8. feel
9. assemble
- summon
- run
- preside over
- organize
- officiate at
- have
- convoke
- convene
- conduct
- call
- assemble
How to Use hold in a Sentence
Can you hold this for me?
He tried to hold back tears.
Please hold my hand tightly.
She will hold the meeting tomorrow.
The project is on hold at present.