hold out - Meaning in Marathi

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hold out - Meaning in Marathi

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Definitions and Meaning of hold out in English

hold out verb

1. thrust or extend out

   Synonyms

   exsert, extend, put out, stretch forth, stretch out

   Examples

   • "extend a hand"
   • "He held out his hand"
   • "point a finger"
   • "the bee exserted its sting"
2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

   Synonyms

   resist, stand firm, withstand

   अडवणे, ...Subscribe

3. continue to live and avoid dying

   Synonyms

   endure, go, go, hold up, last, live on, live, survive

   Examples

   • "how long can a person last without food and water?"
   • "One crash victim died, the other lived"
   • "The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents"
   • "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"
   • "We went without water and food for 3 days"
4. wait uncompromisingly for something desirable

   Example

   • "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses"
5. last and be usable

   Synonyms

   endure, wear, wear

   Example

   • "This dress wore well for almost ten years"

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