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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

Ex: The judge held the defendant in contempt of court for their disruptive behavior.Ā 
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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

Ex: He was elected to hold office as the mayor of the city.Ā 
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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

Ex: To maintain trust in a relationship, both partners should hold each other accountable for their commitments.Ā 
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to [hold] prisoner

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

Ex: The authorities discovered a hidden room where the kidnappers were holding their victim prisoner.Ā 
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to [take|hold] hostage

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

Ex: Terrorists took a group of tourists hostage in a foreign country.Ā 
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to [hold] hands

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

Ex: The couple walked along the beach, happily holding hands.Ā 
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to [hold|take] captive

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

Ex: The evil sorcerer held the princess captive in his dark castle.Ā 
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to [hold] {one's} attention

to maintain someone's focus, interest, or engagement

Ex: The engaging story held the children's attention throughout the entire book.Ā 
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to [hold] it against {sb/sth}

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

Ex: She can't hold the mistakes he made against him forever; people change.Ā 
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to [hold] promise

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

Ex: The new medical treatment holds promise for patients with rare diseases.Ā 
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to [hold] true
to hold true
[phrase]

to remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations

Ex: The fundamental principles of democracy continue to hold true, despite evolving social and political landscapes.Ā 
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to [hold] {sth} sacred

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

Ex: In their family, Sunday dinners are held sacred as a time for everyone to gather and connect.Ā 
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to [hold] in high (regard|esteem)

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

Ex: She is held in high regard by her colleagues for her integrity and dedication.Ā 
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