home Silvino Mendonca hold [hohld] –verb (used with object) 1. to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his. 2. to set aside; reserve or retain: to hold merchandise until called for; to hold a reservation. 3. to bear, sustain, or support, as with the hands or arms, or by any other means. 4. to keep in a specified state, relation, etc.: The preacher held them spellbound. h a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z highway Hiroshima hole hold home homemade hotel house hurt hug horn