held
/hɛld/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of 'hold' — to have or keep something in your hand, arms, or grasp.
- They held hands as they walked through the park.
- He held the ticket tightly so he wouldn't lose it.
- She held the baby carefully in her arms.
- Past tense and past participle of 'hold' — to have a particular position, job, or title.
- They held important roles in the community.
- She held the position of manager for ten years.
- He held the record for the fastest marathon for decades.
- Past tense and past participle of 'hold' — to organize or cause an event to take place.
- They held a meeting to discuss the new project.
- The conference was held in a large convention center.
- The festival is held every summer in the town square.
- Past tense and past participle of 'hold' — to keep someone in a particular place or condition, especially against their will.
- The prisoners were held in a small cell.
- He was held hostage for three days.
- The suspect was held at the police station for questioning.
- Past tense and past participle of 'hold' — to have a particular opinion or belief.
- He held the view that hard work always pays off.
- She held that education was the key to success.
- They held strong beliefs about fairness and justice.
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