stand out vs hold out

stand out and hold out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stand out	No	No	Yes	No
hold out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold out is a hypernym of stand out; that is, hold out is a word with a broader meaning than stand out:

Other hypernyms of stand out include resist, stand firm, withstand.

stand out (verb)	hold out (verb)
be stubborn in resolution or resistance	thrust or extend out
steer away from shore, of ships	stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
distinguish oneself	continue to live and avoid dying
be highly noticeable	last and be usable
	wait uncompromisingly for something desirable