Holds and Loves

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Loves and holds are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loves" instead a verb "Holds".

Definitions of Holds not found.

Holds and loves are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holds" instead a verb "Loves".

Unfortunately, 'holy' has a loose definition and anything the vampire loves or holds precious becomes anathema.

Source: Our Vampires Are Different / Literature
Effy loves Freddie, and he loves her back, but Cook also holds affections for her, and Freddie does not want to betray Cook by going out with Effy.

Source: Triang Relations
Mab genuinely loves her daughter Maeve, the Winter Lady, but the duties she holds as Queen, and Mother Winter in her own, take precedence.

Source: Loved I Not Honor More

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