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hold fast

VERB
adhere
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attach fasten unite
STRONG
cement cleave cohere fix glue paste
WEAK
cling like ivy freeze to hold on like bulldog stay put stick like a barnacle stick like glue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detach disconnect separate unfasten
STRONG
divide unfix
WEAK
disjoin loose loosen not conform
VERB
cling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere clasp fasten
STRONG
cherish clutch cohere continue embrace endure grasp grip hug last linger squeeze stick
WEAK
be true to cleave to freeze to hang in hang onto stay put stick like glue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
loose loosen unfasten
STRONG
discontinue halt let go release stop
WEAK
detach
VERB
follow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere to adopt attend keep observe reflect serve support watch
STRONG
accord comply conform copy cultivate emulate harmonize heed imitate match mimic mind mirror note obey regard
WEAK
abide by be consistent with be devoted to be guided by be in keeping be interested in do like follow suit give allegiance to keep abreast of keep an eye on live up to model on pattern oneself upon string along take after take as an example
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard ignore let go neglect overlook refuse reject release
STRONG
be original clash deny differ disagree disobey fight oppose
WEAK
avoid go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight
VERB
hang on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cling go on grasp hold on hold out persevere persist
WEAK
be tough carry on clutch grip remain
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease give up leave let go quit stop
VERB
hold one's ground
Synonyms
WEAK
not budge persevere persist stand one's ground stay pat
VERB
obey
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept adhere to carry out comply embrace execute heed live by observe surrender
STRONG
accede accord acquiesce agree answer assent concur discharge follow fulfill keep mind perform respond serve submit
WEAK
abide by act upon be loyal to be ruled by bow to do as one says do one's bidding do one's duty do what is expected do what one is told get in line give way knuckle under play second fiddle take orders toe the line
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline deny disregard forget ignore leave miss neglect overlook refuse reject
STRONG
argue ask differ disagree disallow disapprove disobey dispute dissent fail object oppose protest question
WEAK
mutiny rebel
VERB
persevere
Synonyms
STRONGEST
endure hold on keep going persist press on proceed pursue stand firm
STRONG
continue maintain remain
WEAK
be determined be resolved be stubborn carry on go for broke go for it go on hang in hang tough keep driving keep on leave no stone unturned plug away see it through stay the course stick with it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease discontinue give up stop
WEAK
be lazy idle leave quit
VERB
pin
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affix bind clasp fasten fix
STRONG
close immobilize join pinion press restrain secure
WEAK
hold down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detach let go loose loosen release unfasten
STRONG
disjoin
WEAK
unlatch unpin
VERB
retain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorb cling to contain enjoy have hold keep maintain own possess preserve recognize
STRONG
clutch detain grasp husband memorize mind recall recollect remember reminisce reserve restrain retrospect save withhold
WEAK
bear in mind hand onto keep in mind keep possession put away
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon desert disperse dispossess exclude ignore lack let go lose miss misunderstand need neglect not have release want
STRONG
disregard forget free liberate waste
WEAK
fire pass up spend
VERB
seize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
catch snatch
STRONG
appropriate clasp clench clinch clutch compass embrace enclose enfold fasten grapple grasp grip pinch pluck snag squeeze
WEAK
catch hold of lay hands on lay hold of take hold of
Antonyms
STRONG
free give let go loose loosen reject release unfasten
WEAK
liberate offer
VERB
stick
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attach catch fix glue hold linger paste remain stay
STRONG
bind bond braze cement clasp cleave cling clog cohere fasten fuse hug jam join lodge persist snag solder unite weld
WEAK
be bogged down become embedded become immobilized cling like ivy freeze to hold on stay put stick like barnacle stick together
Antonyms
STRONGEST
go halt leave let go release
STRONG
detach disconnect loose loosen open separate unfasten
WEAK
remove unfix unstick

Example Sentences

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But mining continues to hold fast to the town’s imagination.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

I wondered how long the reporters will hold fast in Tucson before being plucked off the frontlines to serve the fresher carnage in Buckingham Palace.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Pray “that the church will hold fast to the faith amid persecution, love one another and strive to maintain unity,” the church’s statement read.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

I see an America where we hold fast to the fearless belief that built our nation.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024

Grendel, Grendel, hold fast to what is true!

From "Grendel" by John Gardner

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