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H — Hog-nut to Hoot (Part 2 of 11)

    3. Adhere, cohere, cling, stick, cleave, remain attached.
    4. Be derived, derive title.
    5. Think, believe, be of opinion.
    6. Stand, be true, prove good, hold true.

Hold, n.

    1. Grasp, gripe or grip.
    2. Support, stay, prop.
    3. Footing, vantage-ground.
    4. Fort, castle, fortress, fortification, strong-hold, fortified place.

Holdback, n. Hindrance, restraint, check, obstacle.

Holder, n. Owner, possessor, proprietor.

Holdfast, n. Catch, hook, fastening.

Hold forth.

    1. (Active.) Offer, propose, exhibit, hold out.
    2. (Neuter.) Harangue, preach, speak in public.

Hold good. Stand, be valid, be true, be applicable, hold.

Hold in.

    1. (Active.) Check, restrain, repress, rein in.
    2. (Neuter.) Restrain one’s self.

Hold on.

    1. (Active.) Continue, maintain, keep up, push forward.
    2. (Neuter.) Cling, stick, hold fast, keep hold of.