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hold with

VERB
accept
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge affirm approve buy favor hold recognize trust
STRONG
approbate countenance fancy like relish swallow
WEAK
go for take as gospel truth take stock in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapprove disbelieve refuse
STRONG
dislike hate
WEAK
blackball decline demur deny disagree disallow discard dispute reject renounce repudiate
VERB
advocate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back campaign for defend encourage favor further justify press for promote propose push recommend support tout uphold urge
STRONG
advance advise bless bolster boost champion countenance plug side vindicate
WEAK
argue for be in corner brace up build up get on bandwagon give a leg up give a lift go for go to bat for go with plead for plump for ride shotgun for root for run interference for say so speak for spread around stump for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block conceal condemn deny disapprove discourage dissuade hide hinder hurt oppose refuse reject
STRONG
decrease halt prevent undermine
WEAK
assail attack criticize impugn protest
VERB
allow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approve authorize favor oblige recognize release support tolerate
STRONG
accord accredit admit bear brook certify commission consent empower endorse endure indulge let license okay sanction stand suffer warrant
WEAK
be big be game for free up give a blank check give carte blanche give leave give permission give the go-ahead give the green light go along with grant permission hear of live with pass on put up with sit still for take kindly to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny disallow disapprove oppose refuse reject veto
STRONG
disagree dissent prevent protest repel unauthorize withhold
WEAK
forbid hold keep prohibit resist withstand
VERB
countenance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abet condone stand for
STRONG
accept advocate aid applaud approbate back champion commend confirm cope encourage endorse favor handle help invite okay sanction swallow uphold
WEAK
bear with get behind give green light give stamp of approval give the nod go along with go for grin and bear it live with nod at put John Hancock on put up with sign off on sit still for smile on stomach something thumbs-up
Antonyms
STRONG
block censure criticize deny disagree disapprove discourage dissuade hinder hurt injure obstruct oppose protest refuse reject repudiate veto
WEAK
fight
VERB
favor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept advocate appreciate approve back champion choose encourage endorse pick praise support
STRONG
approbate commend countenance esteem eulogize fancy honor incline patronize prize sanction value
WEAK
be in favor of be on one's side buck for flash on for go for lean toward look up to opt for regard highly root for single out take a liking to take a shine to take to think well of tilt toward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
censure criticize disagree disallow disapprove discourage dissuade neglect oppose protest refuse reject
STRONG
deny dislike disrespect hate
WEAK
disfavor hinder hurt thwart
VERB
go for
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept favor prefer
WEAK
admire approbate approve be attracted to be fond of care for countenance fancy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike reject
WEAK
hate surrender yield
VERB
subscribe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
underwrite
STRONG
accede acquiesce advocate approve assent autograph back bless boost consent cosign countenance ditto endorse favor ink obey okay sanction sign support take undersign
WEAK
get behind give stamp of approval give the go-ahead go along with put John Hancock on rubber-stamp signature yes
Antonyms
STRONG
condemn deny disagree disallow disapprove discourage dissent hinder hurt object oppose prevent protest refuse reject veto

Example Sentences

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In my opinion the recent lows must hold, with a potential stop of below $130.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Jefferies rates Porsche at hold with a 45 euro share price target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“Scrubs” recognizes that most of a doctor’s hero moments can be tedious, as J.D. observes while languishing on hold with an insurance company.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

It is the dilemma of being in the room even when some aspects of that country's leadership don't hold with your beliefs.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Strangers ask to touch and hold with annoying regularity.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss