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holds space

holds space is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold space.

Meaning of hold space

Verb

hold space (third-person singular simple present holds space, present participle holding space, simple past and past participle held space)

  1. To give somebody one's full attention and support them emotionally without judging them.
    • Can you hold space for another? Like really truly hold space for them? One of the most generous gifts you can give someone is your ability to be WITH them without trying to get them somewhere or get something for yourself.2016, Rebecca Campbell, Rise Sister Rise, Hay House, →ISBN

Questions about holds space

What is holds space the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Holds space is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold space.

Words near holds space in the dictionary

  1. holds over someone's head
  2. holds ransom
  3. holds short
  4. holds someone's feet to the fire
  5. holds someone's hand
  6. holds space
  7. holds still
  8. holds tack
  9. holds that thought
  10. holds the aces
  11. holds the book

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