Definitions

hold on to

VERB

squeeze

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clutch compress cram crush grip pack pinch press stuff wedge wring

STRONG

bear choke clasp clip contract crowd cuddle embrace enfold force hug jam jostle nip quash ram scrunch squash squish strangle throttle thrust

WEAK

hold tight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

let go release uncompress

STRONG

allow free loose push away shun

WEAK

expand

VERB

keep

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carry conduct control enjoy have manage place preserve put retain save store

STRONG

accumulate amass cache conserve deposit detain direct garner grasp grip heap own pile possess reserve season stack stock withhold

WEAK

care for deal in hold back put up trade in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

displace fail hurt let go lose remove squander want waste

STRONG

disperse dispossess dissipate divide neglect release scatter separate spend use up

WEAK

abandon consume give give up hand over ignore let happen

Example Sentences

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And when they all say, “I believe that Eleven still exists,” I think it’s a metaphor that they’re saying they believe that the magic of childhood will exist forever and they hold on to that and take that with them into their lives.

From Los Angeles Times

I also knew I’d likely find it harder to get a job to hold on to my visa.

From The Wall Street Journal

It plans to hold on to its near 23% interest in Octopus.

From The Wall Street Journal

Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five.

From BBC

That willingness to hold on to bullish bets on particular stocks or sectors makes them an attractive source of funds for many businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

hold on to

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