Hold and Utter

Hold

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

Utter and hold are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Utter" instead a verb "Hold".

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

Utter

Utter verb - To send forth using the vocal chords.

Hold and utter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold" instead a verb "Utter".

Nearby Words: utterly, utterance, uttered, uttering

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

line hold line utter line
time hold time utter time

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / 3×3 Eyes Masquerade: subverted; demons and monsters hold humans in utter contempt, and have been in hiding only because of Kaiyanwang's orders to that effect.
  • Alternate Aesop Interpretation Most interpretations from Jewish and Christian exegesis focus on Abraham's utter faith in God's commandment and hold up his willingness to make the sacrifice as a virtue.
  • Tabletop Game / Kindred of the East Affably Evil: Devil-Tigers hold this as an ideal to achieve-they're utter monsters, yes, but they're regal monsters who punish the wicked rather than corrupt the innocent.
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