held out (Meaning)
held out
to remain unsubdued or unyielding, an instance of holding out, to refuse to go along with others in a concerted action or to come to an agreement, to remain in being, one that holds out (as in negotiations), to represent to be, to continue to function or be available, to present as something realizable, to remain unyielding, to withhold something (such as information) from
Synonyms & Antonyms of held out
held out Sentence Examples
- The child held out their tiny hand, hoping for a comforting touch.
- The accused held out an alibi, claiming to have been elsewhere at the time of the crime.
- The politician held out a promise of tax cuts, enticing voters.
- The painting held out a timeless beauty, captivating the viewer's gaze.
- The doctor held out hope for the patient's recovery, despite the grim prognosis.
- The lawyer held out for a favorable settlement, unwavering in their determination.
- The teacher held out a model paper, encouraging students to strive for excellence.
- The clock held out the promise of a new day, ticking away steadily.
- The mountain held out a challenge to the hikers, beckoning them to conquer its heights.
- The family held out a lantern, guiding the weary traveler home in the darkness.
FAQs About the word held out
to remain unsubdued or unyielding, an instance of holding out, to refuse to go along with others in a concerted action or to come to an agreement, to remain in
prevailed,survived, lasted, persisted, carried on, held on,held up, went, continued, kept up
failed, gave out, ran out, stopped,went out, died, crashed, expired, broke, petered (out)
The child held out their tiny hand, hoping for a comforting touch.
The accused held out an alibi, claiming to have been elsewhere at the time of the crime.
The politician held out a promise of tax cuts, enticing voters.
The painting held out a timeless beauty, captivating the viewer's gaze.
