festhalten — meaning in English
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English meaning
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adhere
verb To stick firmly to a surface.
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grip
verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
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plot
noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
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retain
verb To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
Senses
festhalten is used for these senses in English:
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adhere
(intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
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bottle up
To prevent (enemy vessels) from leaving an anchorage.
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grip
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
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plot
(transitive) To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).
adhere — full definition
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verb To stick firmly to a surface.
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verb To follow or comply with a rule, plan, or belief.
grip — full definition
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verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
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verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
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noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.
