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
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
lasted,survived, prevailed, remained, went, carried on, kept up,held up, held on, persisted
ran out,went out, failed, stopped, died, gave out, broke, crashed, fizzled, expired
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.
