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Pronunciation:
hold-ing
Part of Speech:
verb
Defined Definitions
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To grasp or grip.
User Defined Definitions
"the act of retaining something"
"something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone"
"cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'"
"have or hold in one's hands or grip"
"organize or be responsible for"
"have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense"
"keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view"
"to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement"
"secure and keep for possible future use or application"
"have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices"
"be the physical support of; carry the weight of"
"contain or hold; have within"
"have room for; hold without crowding"
"remain in a certain state, position, or condition"
"support or hold in a certain manner"
"be valid, applicable, or true"
"assert or affirm"
"have as a major characteristic"
"be capable of holding or containing"
"protect against a challenge or attack"
"bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted"
"hold the attention of"
"remain committed to"
"resist or confront with resistance"
"be pertinent or relevant or applicable"
"stop dealing with"
"lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits"
"keep from departing"
"take and maintain control over, often by violent means"
"cause to stop"
"cover as for protection against noise or smell"
"drink alcohol without showing ill effects"
"aim, point, or direct"
"declare to be"
"be in accord; be in agreement"
"keep from exhaling or expelling"
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