Definition of Hold Out
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(verb) thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting"
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(verb) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
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(verb) 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?"
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(verb) wait uncompromisingly for something desirable; "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses"
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(verb) last and be usable; "This dress wore well for almost ten years"
Homophones of Hold Out
No Homophones Found.