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hand onto

VERB

retain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorb cling to contain enjoy have hold keep maintain own possess preserve recognize

STRONG

clutch detain grasp husband memorize mind recall recollect remember reminisce reserve restrain retrospect save withhold

WEAK

bear in mind hold fast keep in mind keep possession put away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert disperse dispossess exclude ignore lack let go lose miss misunderstand need neglect not have release want

STRONG

disregard forget free liberate waste

WEAK

fire pass up spend

Example Sentences

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Sadly, I missed out on the opportunity of sticking my favourite symbol - the thundery shower - by hand onto the map.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024

Davidson says, slamming his hand onto the marble dining table they’re gathered around.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2022

“I think it would be borderline malpractice to send someone who is not an experienced hand onto a set right now,” Aubrey said during an interview at her Los Angeles home.

From New York Times • May 27, 2020

“I’ll tell you about this guy,” said Kaine, dropping his hand onto Northam’s shoulder.

From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2017

Tony slammed his hand onto the sticky tank.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis

hand onto

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