Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the phrase
Hold Out.
Hold Out - as a verb
Thrust or extend out
Example: "He held out his hand"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exsert13extend14put outstretch forthstretch outHypernyms (Closely Related)
gesticulate14gesture8motion8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resist6stand firmwithstand16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11fight12fight backfight downoppose10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Last and be usable
Example: "This dress wore well for almost ten years"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endure7wear7Wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
Example: "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses"
Example Sentences
"He tried to hold out his hand for help."
"We can't hold out much longer without food."
"He asked his friend to hold out his hand."
"She can hold out for a higher salary."
