holds

holds · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Third person singular present tense of "hold"; to grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.

  2. 2.

    To contain or have capacity for.

  3. 3.

    To keep or maintain in a particular state or position.

  4. 4.

    To remain valid or true.

Related words

Antonyms: drops, releases
See also: grasp, grip, hold
Synonyms: clutches, grasps, grips

Etymology

From Old English healdan meaning "to grasp, support, keep."