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1. open
verb. ['ˈoʊpən'] cause to open or to become open.
Synonyms
Etymology
- open (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Hold Open
- reopen
- koeppen
- copen
2. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean".
Synonyms
Etymology
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] organize or be responsible for.
Antonyms
Etymology
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] have or hold in one's hands or grip.
Synonyms
Etymology
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. open
verb. ['ˈoʊpən'] start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning.
Antonyms
Etymology
- open (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. open
adjective. ['ˈoʊpən'] affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.
Etymology
- open (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view.
Antonyms
Etymology
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. hold
verb. ['ˈhoʊld'] secure and keep for possible future use or application.
Antonyms
Etymology
- hold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hold (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- holden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- healdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
