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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to [hold] {sb/sth} in contempt [phrase]

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

Ex: She held her former business partner in contempt for betraying their trust .

to [hold] office [phrase]

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

Ex: The president will hold office for a four-year term .

to [hold] {sb/sth} accountable [phrase]

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

Ex: The legal system is designed to hold individuals accountable for their actions .

to [hold] prisoner [phrase]

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

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to [take|hold] hostage [phrase]

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

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to [hold] hands [phrase]

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

Ex: During the team-building exercise , participants were asked to hold hands to form a circle .

to [hold|take] captive [phrase]

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

Ex: The rebel forces successfully liberated the townspeople held captive by the oppressive regime .

to [hold] {one's} attention [phrase]

to maintain someone's focus, interest, or engagement

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to [hold] it against {sb/sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: Despite the errors , they decided not to hold it against the employee in the performance review .

to [hold] promise [phrase]

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

Ex: The student 's early achievements in mathematics hold promise for a future career in STEM fields .

to [hold] true [phrase]

to remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations

Ex: The lessons learned from history often hold true in understanding contemporary events and conflicts .

to [hold] {sth} sacred [phrase]

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

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to [hold] in high (regard|esteem) [phrase]

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

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Collocations of 'Be- Place- Put' & more
States of Being (Be)	Placement or Imposition (Place)	Actions of Execution (Put)	Condition or State (Get)
Vocalizing Thoughts (Say)	Information Sharing (Tell)	Captivity, Feelings, & Interactions (Hold)