English Explanatory Dictionary

hold to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To share or subscribe to (a belief, etc.).
  2. To adhere strongly to (a conviction, story, etc.).
  3. To follow, be consistent with (a rule, pattern, etc.)
  4. To compel (someone) to remain faithful to (a commitment, moral standard, etc.).

Word forms

hold to holds to holding to held to holden to

Derived words

hold to account hold someone's feet to the fire
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