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Collocations of 'Be- Place- Put' & more - Captivity, Feelings, & Interactions (Hold)

Explore English collocations with 'Hold' used for describing captivity, feelings, and interactions with examples like "hold office" and "hold against".

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Verb Collocations With 'Be- Place- Put' & more
to hold sb/sth in contempt

to have a strong feeling of disrespect or disgust toward someone or something

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to hold office

to occupy an official or formal position in a government, organization, or institution, typically for a specific term or period

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to hold sb/sth accountable

to ensure that an individual takes responsibility for their actions and faces consequences for their behavior or performance

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to hold prisoner

to keep someone in captivity against their will as a result of what they did

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to take hostage

to keep someone as a captive with the intention of making demands or taking advantage

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to hold hands

to link hands with someone as an expression of affection, unity, or support

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to hold captive

to keep someone confined or restrained, limiting their freedom of movement or action

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to hold one's attention

to maintain someone's focus, interest, or engagement

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to hold against sb/sth

to have a negative opinion about someone because of their actions in the past

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to hold promise

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

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to hold true

to remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations

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to hold sth sacred

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

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to hold in high regard

to have a great amount of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone or something

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