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hold in Latin

hold in Latin is caverna, teneo, habeo — hold means to grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.

hold in Latin

caverna
noun
(nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).
teneo
verb
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
habeo
verb
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
possideo
verb
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
sedeo
verb
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.

What does "hold" mean?

  1. verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
    "She held the baby close as she walked down the stairs."
  2. verb To keep something in a particular state, position, or place, such as reserving it or making someone wait.
    "Please hold my seat while I get some popcorn."
  3. verb To remain true, valid, or in effect.
    "That rule still holds, even in the new system."
  4. noun A grip or grasp on something.
    "He kept a firm hold on the rope as he climbed."

hold in a sentence

  • She held the baby close as she walked down the stairs.
  • Can you hold this bag while I find my keys?
  • Please hold my seat while I get some popcorn.
  • The airline held the flight for ten minutes to let latecomers board.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hold" in Latin?

"hold" in Latin is caverna, teneo, habeo. hold means: To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.

How do you use "hold" in a sentence?

Example: "She held the baby close as she walked down the stairs." In Latin, "hold" is caverna, teneo, habeo.

Are there other ways to say "hold" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "hold": caverna, teneo, habeo, possideo, sedeo.

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