Synonyms of hold
111 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for hold is have. Other synonyms of hold are grip, grasp, seize, cling and clutch. The opposite of hold is release.
Synonyms and similar words for hold
verbTo grasp or grip.
- claspTo take hold of; to grasp.
- graspTo grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
- gripTo take hold (of), particularly with the hand.
- begraspTo grasp around or about; grasp firmly, fully, or completely; apprehend.
- begripTo grip around or about; get a grip on; grasp.
- clenchTo grip or hold fast.
- clinchTo hold firmly; to clench.
- clingTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
- clutchTo grip or grasp tightly.
- enclaspTo hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embrace.
- fondleTo grasp.
- glaum dialectal
- grab
- grabbleTo attempt to grab; to grasp at (something).
- hang onTo hold, grasp, or grip.
- hold onTo grasp or grip firmly.
- hold tightTo hold onto something securely or closely.
- nab
- seizeTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- strangleholdTo hold a tight grip or control.
- takeTo grasp or grip.
- beclasp datedTo clasp.
- belock archaicTo lock up or lock in place; hold tight; fasten.
- fang archaic, dialectalTo catch, capture; seize.
- nim obsolete
verbTo have and keep possession of something.
verbTo halt or delay (medication) temporarily.
verbNot to move; to halt; to stop.
- anchor
- brake
- ceaseTo stop.
- desistTo cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).
- draw up
- grind to a haltTo come to a standstill, or cease to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.
- halt
- immobilize
- leave off
- rest
- stall
- stop
- astand obsolete
- blin archaic, dialectalTo cease (from); to stop; to desist, to let up.
- stay obsoleteTo prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
- stint archaicTo stop (an action); cease, desist.
- swike archaic, dialectalTo stop, cease.
verbNot to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.
- abide
- bear up
- carry on
- continue
- endureTo remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to...
- follow upTo take further actions remaining after an event; to continue, revisit, or persist; especially, to maintain...
- hang in there
- hold outTo hold (something) out; to extend (something) forward.
- hold the lineTo firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans.
- hold up
- keep a stiff upper lip British
- keep trying
- keep up
- persevere
- persistTo continue to be; to remain.
- plod
- plug
- plug awayTo persist or continue, as with an effort.
- resist
- soldier onTo continue or persist, despite adversity or difficulty.
- stay the courseTo persist or continue, especially in the face of difficulties.
- stay the distanceSynonym of stay the course.
- stick it outTo persist or continue to the end.
- stick to
- stick by one's guns
- stick to one's guns
- stick with
- stick with it
verbTo maintain, to consider, to opine.
- have itTo state or hold as true; to insist.
verbTo restrain oneself; to refrain; to hold back.
- belay
- break off
- cheese it slangAn imperative used as a warning to stop, hide, or flee.
- come to an endTo stop; to cease; to no longer continue.
- discontinue
- forbear
- give up
- have done with
- let upTo cease or stop.
- stanch
- staunch
- surcease
- terminate
- absist obsoleteTo stand apart from; to leave off; to desist.
- cess obsolete
verbTo take place, to occur.
- bechance
- befall
- behapTo happen.
- beworth
- come about
- come to passTo happen; to occur.
- crop upTo occur, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
- eventuateTo happen as a result; to come about.
- go onTo happen (occur).
- hap literaryTo happen; to befall; to chance.
- happen
- occur
- passTo happen.
- take place
- transpireTo happen, take place.
- belimp obsolete
- betide dated, literaryChiefly in the third person: to happen; to take place; to bechance, to befall.
- betime archaicTo occur; betide.
- chance archaic
- evene obsoleteTo occur; to happen; to come to pass.
- tide obsolete
Opposite of hold
verbMore antonyms
- releaseTo let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
Meaning of hold
- verb To grasp or grip.
- verb To contain or store.
- verb To have and keep possession of something.
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