Be given and Hold

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Be given verb - Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined.

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Hold and be given are semantically related. in accept delivery of something topic. In some cases you can use "Hold" instead a verb phrase "Be given".

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Be given and hold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Be given" instead a verb "Hold".

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

Under the conditions of the bet, the two of them would be given 101 days to find and hold onto a significant other.

Source: Video Game / Heartache 101 ~Sour Into Sweet~
Somewhat played straight in the sequel; the 'mons can't be given weapons or armor, but they can hold/wear up to 2 accessories.

Source: So Long, and Thanks for All the Gear aka: Wutai Theft
In the final scene, Fortinbras orders Hamlet be given a soldier's burial as a mark of honor, and possibly also to hold Hamlet out as having died in battle.

Source: Due to the Dead

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