Goodness gracious,
how are you allowed to CARRY a gun?
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 19
Synonyms :
Grip, Influence, Control, Detention, Grasp, Delay, Cargo hold, Keep, Clasp, Embrace, Possess, Support, Detain, Maintain, Occupy, Take, Persist, Be available, Convene, Stop, Carry, Apply, Book, Obligate, Concord, Defend, Contain, Restrain, Obtain, Deem, Withstand, Adjudge, Halt, Retain, Give, Bear, Harbor, Have got, Take hold, Admit
Grip, Influence, Control, Detention, Grasp, Delay, Cargo hold, Keep, Clasp, Embrace, Possess, Support, Detain, Maintain, Occupy, Take, Persist, Be available, Convene, Stop, Carry, Apply, Book, Obligate, Concord, Defend, Contain, Restrain, Obtain, Deem, Withstand, Adjudge, Halt, Retain, Give, Bear, Harbor, Have got, Take hold, Admit
English Meaning :
(Noun : The act of grasping)
(Verb : Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean')
Word Example from TV Shows :
It is. They're what HOLD back
the urine and feces.
The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 18
It is. They're what HOLD back
the urine and feces.
The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 18
Keep :
mbaj
Synonyms :
Retain, Remain, Persist in, Detain, Comply with, Preserve, Store, Breed, Look after, Keep secret, Prevent, Keep open, Maintain, Observe, Hold on, Restrain, Continue, Maintenance, Livelihood, Dungeon, Hold
Retain, Remain, Persist in, Detain, Comply with, Preserve, Store, Breed, Look after, Keep secret, Prevent, Keep open, Maintain, Observe, Hold on, Restrain, Continue, Maintenance, Livelihood, Dungeon, Hold
English Meaning :
(Noun : The financial means whereby one lives)
(Verb : Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean')
(Noun : The financial means whereby one lives)
(Verb : Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean')
Example : keep left along the wall
Word Example from TV Shows :
Howard's been having trouble deciding
what to KEEP or let go.
The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 18
Howard's been having trouble deciding
what to KEEP or let go.
The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 18
Maintain :
mbaj
Synonyms :
Preserve, Keep in good condition, Support, Insist (on), Defend, Keep, Observe, Exert, Asseverate, Sustain, Uphold
Preserve, Keep in good condition, Support, Insist (on), Defend, Keep, Observe, Exert, Asseverate, Sustain, Uphold
English Meaning :
(Verb : Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean')
(Verb : Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean')
Example : Nothing about their philosophical positions requires them to maintain that extreme view.
Nothing about their philosophical positions requires them to maintain that extreme view.
Word Example from TV Shows :
...and force was not necessary
to MAINTAIN motion.
The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 10
...and force was not necessary
to MAINTAIN motion.
The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 10
Refrain :
mbaj
Synonyms :
Chorus, Abstain from, Desist from, Hold back from, Stop oneself from, Forbear (from), Avoid, Eschew, Shun, Renounce, Swear off, Forswear, Abjure
Chorus, Abstain from, Desist from, Hold back from, Stop oneself from, Forbear (from), Avoid, Eschew, Shun, Renounce, Swear off, Forswear, Abjure
English Meaning :
(Noun : The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers)
(Verb : Resist doing something)
(Noun : The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers)
(Verb : Resist doing something)
Example : We have heard the usual refrain about big companies swallowing up small ones and limiting diversity.
We have heard the usual refrain about big companies swallowing up small ones and limiting diversity.
Word Example from TV Shows :
Per our roommate agreement,
kindly REFRAIN from raucous laughter...
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 24
Per our roommate agreement,
kindly REFRAIN from raucous laughter...
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 24
Retain :
mbaj
Synonyms :
Keep, Maintain, Remember, Employ, Hold back, Continue
Keep, Maintain, Remember, Employ, Hold back, Continue
English Meaning :
(Verb : Hold back within)
(Verb : Hold back within)
Example : you should retain a copy
Word Example from TV Shows :
or not know about it
to RETAIN your innocence?
The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 21
or not know about it
to RETAIN your innocence?
The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 21
Withhold :
mbaj
Synonyms :
Hold back, Suppress, Recoup, Keep back
Hold back, Suppress, Recoup, Keep back
English Meaning :
(Verb : Hold back; refuse to hand over or share)
(Verb : Hold back; refuse to hand over or share)
Example : Companies don't withhold income tax for their independent contractors, either.
Companies don't withhold income tax for their independent contractors, either.
Word Example from TV Shows :
is you WITHHOLD sex,
The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 19
is you WITHHOLD sex,
The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 19
