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VERB 7

  1. be the physical support of; carry the weight of

    • “The beam holds up the roof”
    • “He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam”
    • “What's holding that mirror?”
    Synonymsholdsupportsustain

  2. hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration

  3. cause to be slowed down or delayed

    • “Traffic was delayed by the bad weather”
    • “she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform”
    Synonymsdelaydetain
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  1. rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

    Synonymsstick up

  2. continue to live through hardship or adversity

    • “We went without water and food for 3 days”
    • “These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America”
    • “The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents”
    • “how long can a person last without food and water?”
    Synonymssurvivelastlivelive ongoendurehold out

  3. resist or confront with resistance

    • “The politician defied public opinion”
    • “The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear”
    • “The bridge held”
    Synonymsdefywithstandhold

  4. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

    • “Her shoes won't hold up”
    • “This theory won't hold water”
    Synonymsstand uphold water