| Main Entry: | hold |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | continue, endure |
Synonyms: |
apply, be in effect, be in force, be the case, be valid, exist, have bearing, hold good, hold true, last, operate, persevere, persist, remain, remain true, resist, stand up, stay, stay staunch, wear |
Antonyms: |
cease, desert, halt, quit, stop |