held
Didn't let go
Held is the past tense and past participle of hold.
Something held is grasped, maintained, or kept in position: She held the baby close.
Beliefs and opinions are held: He held that taxes were too high.
Events are held when they take place: The meeting was held on Tuesday.
A person held is detained or kept somewhere: Police held him overnight.
Held firmly in hand
- graspedClutched or understood
- clenchedContracted with force
- seizedTook suddenly, forcefully
- claspedHeld firmly together
snatched · pinched · latched · secured · fastened · anchored · hooked · grabbed
Presided over an event
- convenedFormally gathered together
- organizedSystematically arranged
- stagedArranged for effect
- conductedDirected or carried out
arranged · scheduled · venue · gathering · meeting · ceremony · reception · celebration
Kept in condition
- prolongedMade to last longer
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- continuedWent on without stopping
- enduredBore without yielding
persisted · lasted · preserved · retained · kept · ongoing · unbroken · steady
Tight, affectionate clasp
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- cradledHeld protectively and gently
nestled · enfolded · wrapped · arms · warmth · comfort · affection · tenderness
Held in position
- bracedSteadied against force
- buttressedStrengthened with external bracing
- bolsteredStrengthened or supported
- reinforcedMade more resistant
stabilized · anchored · shored · underpinned · cradled · suspended · balanced · steadied
Temporary official holding
- incarcerationConfinement in jail
- imprisonmentLegal detention in jail
- confinementState of being restricted
- arrestSeize by law
remand · jail · captive · detainee · prisoner · inmate · cell · correctional
clutched
Held firmly in hand
clasped · snatched · pinched · latched · secured · fastened · anchored · hooked · grabbed · tightened
hosted
Presided over an event
conducted · arranged · scheduled · venue · gathering · meeting · ceremony · reception · celebration · conference
maintained
Kept in condition
endured · persisted · lasted · preserved · retained · kept · ongoing · unbroken · steady · constant
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
cradled · nestled · enfolded · wrapped · arms · warmth · comfort · affection · tenderness · intimacy
propped
Held in position
- bracedSteadied against force
- buttressedStrengthened with external bracing
- bolsteredStrengthened or supported
reinforced · stabilized · anchored · shored · underpinned · cradled · suspended · balanced · steadied · secured
detention
Temporary official holding
- incarcerationConfinement in jail
- imprisonmentLegal detention in jail
- confinementState of being restricted
arrest · remand · jail · captive · detainee · prisoner · inmate · cell · correctional · warden
believed
Accepted as true
- maintainedKept in condition
- regardedConsidered or esteemed
- consideredThought about carefully
deemed · viewed · thought · felt · contended · asserted · espoused · professed · convinced · opinion