support vs hold

support and hold both are nouns.

support and hold both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
support	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

support: adopt as a belief
hold: be in accord; be in agreement

Other hypernyms of support include agree, concord, concur.

As verbs, support and hold are synonyms defined as:

support and hold: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

Other synonyms of support include hold up, sustain.

support (noun)	hold (noun)
aiding the cause or policy or interests of	the act of grasping
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
documentary validation	a cell in a jail or prison
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities	a stronghold
any device that bears the weight of another thing	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts	time during which some action is awaited
the financial means whereby one lives
financial resources provided to make some project possible

support (verb)	hold (verb)
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts	keep from exhaling or expelling
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
adopt as a belief	hold the attention of
argue or speak in defense of	assert or affirm
be a regular customer or client of	remain committed to
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	declare to be
play a subordinate role to (another performer)	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
support materially or financially	be in accord; be in agreement
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to	aim, point, or direct
be behind; approve of	protect against a challenge or attack
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	have or hold in one's hands or grip
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

support vs hold

support and hold both are nouns.

support and hold both are verbs.

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