holds up

VERB

postpone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay detain hinder impede interrupt stay stop suspend

WEAK

hold off interfere pause prorogue retard set back slow down waive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist continue encourage facilitate forward further go help

WEAK

give permit promote

VERB

rob

Synonyms

WEAK

burglarize mug steal from stick up waylay

Antonyms

WEAK

allow continue forward give permit promote

Example Sentences

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The story still holds up all these years later because Elle Woods never tried to be anything other than herself.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2026

"If the quality of the product holds up, then there'll be gradual acceptance," said Dreyer.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

A team of nurses shout encouragement and then, finally, Dr Saung, with a smile on his face, holds up a baby girl.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

David Baerwald holds up his most precious possession so that it’s visible on our video conference: a very old violin in a very old, battered case.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She holds up her hands like she’s framing a picture.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy