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Wordabulary

hold

Pronunciation
Verb A1 Beginner

Quick answer

To have something in your hands or arms.

"She held the baby gently."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

grip grasp

Antonyms

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To have something in your hands or arms.

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