hold on to

VERB

squeeze

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clutch compress cram crush grip pack pinch press stuff wedge wring

STRONG

bear choke clasp clip contract crowd cuddle embrace enfold force hug jam jostle nip quash ram scrunch squash squish strangle throttle thrust

WEAK

hold tight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

let go release uncompress

STRONG

allow free loose push away shun

WEAK

expand

VERB

keep

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carry conduct control enjoy have manage place preserve put retain save store

STRONG

accumulate amass cache conserve deposit detain direct garner grasp grip heap own pile possess reserve season stack stock withhold

WEAK

care for deal in hold back put up trade in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

displace fail hurt let go lose remove squander want waste

STRONG

disperse dispossess dissipate divide neglect release scatter separate spend use up

WEAK

abandon consume give give up hand over ignore let happen

Example Sentences

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The broader the scope, the harder it is to hold on to anything concrete.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Europe just managed to hold on to secure their first away win since the 'Miracle at Medinah' in 2012.

From BBC

On the good days we try to hold on to hope.

From BBC

But I hope in time they might become something new: new memories, new joy and new moments I can hold on to.

From Los Angeles Times

Wham's Last Christmas is the current number one single; and it's huge streaming numbers could allow the band to hold on to the top spot.

From BBC