verb
1. thrust or extend out (Freq. 5)
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He held out his hand
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point a finger
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extend a hand
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the bee exserted its sting
• Syn: ↑exsert, ↑stretch out, ↑put out, ↑extend, ↑stretch forth
• Derivationally related forms: ↑extensible (for: ↑extend), ↑extendible (for: ↑extend), ↑extensor (for: ↑extend)
• Hypernyms: ↑gesticulate, ↑gesture, ↑motion
• Hyponyms: ↑hyperextend
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something (Freq. 3)
• Syn: ↑resist, ↑withstand, ↑stand firm
• Derivationally related forms: ↑withstander (for: ↑withstand), ↑holdout, ↑resistive (for: ↑resist), ↑resistant (for: ↑resist), ↑resistance (for: ↑resist)
• Hypernyms: ↑fight, ↑oppose, ↑fight back, ↑fight down, ↑defend
• Hyponyms:
↑stand out, ↑stand up, ↑outbrave, ↑hold off, ↑stand, ↑remain firm, ↑defy, ↑withstand, ↑hold, ↑hold up
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
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Somebody ——s somebody
3. last and be usable (Freq. 2)
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This dress wore well for almost ten years
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s Adjective/Noun
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Something ——s something
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The sheets didn't hold out
4. wait uncompromisingly for something desirable (Freq. 1)
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He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses
• Derivationally related forms: ↑holdout
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s
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Somebody ——s PP
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They hold out a long time
5. continue to live through hardship or adversity
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We went without water and food for 3 days
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These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
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The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents
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how long can a person last without food and water?
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• Hyponyms: ↑stand up, ↑hold up, ↑hold water, ↑perennate, ↑live out
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s
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Somebody ——s
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Somebody ——s something
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The business is going to hold out
Useful english dictionary. 2012.