HOLD TO Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

hold to

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Definition of hold to

as in keep (to)

to give steadfast support to She held to her goal of becoming a veterinarian.

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live up to

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View gallery - 13 images Described by designers Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company as a tiny house with room to breathe, the Tinde actually lives up to that promise.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
But a professor told The Star earlier this year that the state could face a difficult choice in practical terms if the project doesn’t live up to expectations financially.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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