How to pronounce hold:
Example: "He released his clasp on my arm"
Example: "He has a good grasp of accounting practices"
Example: "He has a hold over them"
Example: "Instant replay caused too long a delay"
Example: "His detention was politically motivated"
Example: "He grabbed the hammer by the handle"
Example: "Hold in place"
Example: "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"
Example: "Hold a reception"
Example: "She has $1,000 in the bank"
Example: "Take for granted"
Example: "Bear a grudge"
Example: "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
Example: "The landlord retained the security deposit"
Example: "She bears the title of duchess"
Example: "The beam holds up the roof"
Example: "The jar carries wine"
Example: "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"
Example: "The weather held"
Example: "She holds her head high"
Example: "This theory still holds"
Example: "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
Example: "The novel holds many surprises"
Example: "This box won't take all the items"
Example: "Reserve me a seat on a flight"
Example: "Hold that position behind the trees!"
Example: "He's held by a contract"
Example: "The soprano held the audience"
Example: "I hold to these ideas"
Example: "The politician defied public opinion"
Example: "The same laws apply to you!"
Example: "Hold all calls to the president's office while he is in a meeting"
Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"
Example: "Hold the taxi"
Example: "The dissatisfied students held the president's office for almost a week"
Example: "She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate"
Example: "He can hold his liquor"
Example: "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"
Example: "She was declared incompetent"
Example: "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"
Example: "Hold your breath"
Gracious; friendly; faithful; true.