Captivity, Feelings, & Interactions (Hold) Vocabulary Set in Collocations of 'Be- Place- Put' & more: Full and Detailed List
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hold someone/something in contempt
/hoʊld ˈsʌm.wʌn/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn kənˈtempt/
Example:
The judge will hold him in contempt if he continues to disrupt the court.
/hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈprɪzənər/
Example:
The rebels decided to hold the diplomat prisoner until their demands were met.
/teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
Example:
The terrorists threatened to take someone hostage if their demands were not met.
/hoʊld hændz/
Example:
The couple walked down the street, holding hands.
/hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
Example:
The kidnappers decided to hold him captive until the ransom was paid.
/hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌnz əˈtɛnʃən/
Example:
The speaker managed to hold everyone's attention throughout the long presentation.
/hoʊld əˈɡenst/
Example:
I made a mistake, but please don't hold it against me.
/hoʊld truː/
Example:
The old saying still holds true today.