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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

Before the shipping container, freight of every variety had to be loaded by hand onto ships and rail cars and trucks — a messy process that was slow, dangerous and expensive.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2022

The deputy avoids a direct hit after pushing his hand onto the moving car’s hood and quickly moving aside.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2021

She took a deep breath, tried to picture a spirit moving through her, exhaled, and slapped her hand onto the chalk drawing.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

hand onto

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