to hold

The phrase “to hold” has 2 syllables: to hold

It's pronounced as /tə hoʊld/


What is synonym and antonym for to hold?

In the thesaurus, “to hold” has 16 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for to hold along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for to hold

Antonyms for to hold

  • to abandon
  • to call off
  • to cancel
  • to dismiss
  • to drop
  • to free
  • to give up
  • to let go
  • to lose
  • to release
  • to surrender
  • to terminate

Example Sentences

  • The company plans to hold a meeting next week.
  • She wants to hold a party for her birthday.
  • They decided to hold a conference in New York.
  • It is important to hold on to your dreams.
  • The teacher asked the students to hold their questions until the end.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to to hold, such as: to abandon, to arrange, to call off, to cancel, to carry out, to clasp, to clutch.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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