holds

Synonyms

calla retain possess obligate held preserves stranglehold is reserves have got take hold time lag cargo hold Judges detainment
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Antonyms

proceeds bowls clumps tiptoes foots misses

Phrases with the word

holds the fort with no holds barred holds on holds up one who holds onto an erroneous belief person who holds extreme views

Examples

Happy the man who ventures boldly to defend what he holds dear. Ovid

In the spiritual life we can do nothing worthy without repentance, but the Lord has much mercy on us because of our intentions. He who compels himself and holds on to repentance until the end, even if he sins is saved because he compelled himself, for the Lord promised this in the Gospel. Marcus Eremita

God is Breath, for the breath of the wind is shared by all, goes everywhere; nothing shuts it in, nothing holds it prisoner. Maximus the Confessor

A book holds a house of gold. Chinese Proverb

The essence of the spirit is space; there is nothing it holds to in the end. Tibetan Proverb

When you are in a hurry, the horse holds back. Chinese Proverb