holds noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: holds (1) English Definition Grasps, carries, or supports with one's arms or hands. Example Sentence He holds a book in his hand. US IPA /hoʊldz/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /həʊldz/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms grasps grips retains possesses Antonyms releases drops frees Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link