Hold Synonyms

123 hold synonyms include clasp, hold on to, clutch, grasp, grip, clench, cling to, have in one's hand, carry, and bear. Hold is a verb, and its antonyms are release and let go of. Here are some additional synonyms for "hold" with example sentences.

Another word for Hold

123 other ways to say hold.

1. clasp

  • hold on to  
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  • have in one's hand  
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  • grip  
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  • grasp
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  • clutch  
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  • cling to  
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  • clench  
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  • cleave to  
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  • clasp  
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  • carry  
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  • bear
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2. clasp

  • squeeze  
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  • hug  
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  • hold tight  
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  • hold in one's arms  
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  • fold  
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  • envelop  
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  • enfold  
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  • embrace  
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  • embosom  
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  • cradle  
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  • clasp  
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3. bear

  • take
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  • sustain
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  • support
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  • shore up  
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  • prop up  
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  • keep up  
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  • hold up  
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  • carry  
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  • buttress  
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  • brace  
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  • bolster up  
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  • bear
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4. detain

  • shut up  
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  • put inside  
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  • put in prison  
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  • put in jail  
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  • put behind bars  
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  • put away  
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  • lock up  
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  • keep under lock and key  
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  • keep under constraint  
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  • intern  
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  • incarcerate  
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  • imprison  
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  • impound  
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  • immure  
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  • hold in custody  
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  • detain  
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  • constrain  
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  • confine  
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5. keep

6. take

6. have

  • possess  
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  • own
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  • have to one's nam  
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  • have in one's possession  
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  • have
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  • carry  
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  • be the owner of  
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  • be in possession of  
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  • bear
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7. occupy

  • occupy  
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  • hold down  
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  • have
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  • fill  
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  • be in  
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8. feel

9. assemble

  • summon  
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  • run
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  • preside over  
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  • organize  
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  • officiate at  
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  • have
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  • convoke  
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  • convene  
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  • conduct
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  • call  
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  • assemble  
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Use hold in a Sentence

Can you hold this for me?

He tried to hold back tears.

Immature thoughts can hold people back.

Many indigenous groups hold spiritual beliefs tied to the natural environment and its preservation.

Please hold my hand tightly.

Speak now or forever hold your peace.

They hold conventional beliefs about education.

You should hold this position until instructed otherwise.