Hold

control dominance grip sway influence clutch clasp clench purchase possession ownership authority occupation occupancy tenure retention pull clout dominion tenacity

have possess own keep retain maintain carry handle take enjoy seize arrest catch grip clutch grasp cling clasp embrace hug secure confine detain restrain check contain enclose imprison lock up withhold press squeeze nourish cherish cradle fondle palm wield bind cleave stick adhere clench freeze to hang on keep close not let go stay put vise bottle up cork up put a lock on trammel clinch

think consider feel regard judge assume presume reckon deem view credit maintain entertain sense buy esteem have hunch have sneaking suspicion take stock in set store by swear by aver okay lap up lay money on swear up and down cross one’s heart take as gospel truth bet bottom dollar

remain stay last endure exist operate apply persist hold true be valid be in effect be in force be the case have bearing hold good stand up wear resist stay staunch persevere

carry sustain uphold bear take shoulder prop brace bolster buttress stay shore up underpin

contain include take accommodate carry comprise seat be equipped for