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think vs hold

hold vs think

think and hold both are nouns.

think and hold both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
think Yes No Yes No
hold Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hold is a hyponym of think; that is, hold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than think:
  • think: judge or regard; look upon; judge
  • hold: remain committed to
think (noun) hold (noun)
an instance of deliberate thinking the act of grasping
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a cell in a jail or prison
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a stronghold
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited
think (verb) hold (verb)
bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation keep from exhaling or expelling
use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
judge or regard; look upon; judge hold the attention of
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection assert or affirm
expect, believe, or suppose remain committed to
have in mind as a purpose declare to be
be capable of conscious thought bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
focus one's attention on a certain state be in accord; be in agreement
decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting aim, point, or direct
ponder; reflect on, or reason about protect against a challenge or attack
have or formulate in the mind drink alcohol without showing ill effects
dispose the mind in a certain way have or hold in one's hands or grip
imagine or visualize 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
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