hold to
Remain loyal or faithful to, abide by, as in She held to her resolutions, or He held to his view that the interest rate should be lowered. [c. 1200] Also see stick by; stick to.
Words Nearby hold to
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How to use hold to in a sentence
“He shall be at Dunderbunk to take hold to-morrow morning,” said Churm, and went off to notify him.
On the other hand, the Germans held, as they hold to-day, that all languages must yield to theirs.
Ten Years Near the German Frontier | Maurice Francis EganI daresay it will hold to-day,” said Uncle Dick dryly, “but you can run off if you like, Cob.
Patience Wins | George Manville FennIt is the only medical creed I hold to-day and will bear repeating, lest we neglect it.
Mind and Body | William Walker AtkinsonI grabbed in the dark for a hold-to, and luckily seized the roots of a willow.
The Yeoman Adventurer | George W. Gough
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