Definitions
How to pronounce holds:
Holds - as a noun
The act of grasping
Example: "He released his clasp on my arm"
Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
Example: "He has a good grasp of accounting practices"
Power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
Example: "He has a hold over them"
Time during which some action is awaited
Example: "Instant replay caused too long a delay"
A state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Example: "His detention was politically motivated"
A stronghold
The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Example: "He grabbed the hammer by the handle"
The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
Holds - as a verb
Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
Example: "Hold in place"
Have or hold in one's hands or grip
Example: "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"
Organize or be responsible for
Example: "Hold a reception"
Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
Example: "She has $1,000 in the bank"
Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
Example: "Take for granted"
Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Example: "Bear a grudge"
To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example: "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
Secure and keep for possible future use or application
Example: "The landlord retained the security deposit"
Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
Example: "She bears the title of duchess"
Be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Example: "The beam holds up the roof"
Contain or hold; have within
Example: "The jar carries wine"
Have room for; hold without crowding
Example: "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"
Remain in a certain state, position, or condition
Example: "The weather held"
Support or hold in a certain manner
Example: "She holds her head high"
Be valid, applicable, or true
Example: "This theory still holds"
Assert or affirm
Example: "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
Have as a major characteristic
Example: "The novel holds many surprises"
Be capable of holding or containing
Example: "This box won't take all the items"
Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Example: "Reserve me a seat on a flight"
Protect against a challenge or attack
Example: "Hold that position behind the trees!"
Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
Example: "He's held by a contract"
Hold the attention of
Example: "The soprano held the audience"
Remain committed to
Example: "I hold to these ideas"
Resist or confront with resistance
Example: "The politician defied public opinion"
Be pertinent or relevant or applicable
Example: "The same laws apply to you!"
Stop dealing with
Example: "Hold all calls to the president's office while he is in a meeting"
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"
Keep from departing
Example: "Hold the taxi"
Take and maintain control over, often by violent means
Example: "The dissatisfied students held the president's office for almost a week"
Cover as for protection against noise or smell
Example: "She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate"
Drink alcohol without showing ill effects
Example: "He can hold his liquor"
Aim, point, or direct
Example: "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"
Declare to be
Example: "She was declared incompetent"
Be in accord; be in agreement
Example: "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"
Keep from exhaling or expelling
Example: "Hold your breath"
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
HOLDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
HOLDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
HOLDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
