Hold

the act of grasping

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

time during which some action is awaited

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

a stronghold

a cell in a jail or prison

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

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

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

secure and keep for possible future use or application

have rightfully

be the physical support of

contain or hold

have room for

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

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

protect against a challenge or attack

bind by an obligation

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

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

keep from exhaling or expelling