hold to

Keep one's commitment

Hold to means to maintain commitment to something despite pressure or temptation to abandon it.

You hold to a promise, a principle, a standard, or a belief: She held to her decision even when everyone disagreed.

The phrase implies steadfastness—refusing to waver or compromise: He held to the original terms of the agreement.

commit

maintain

Keep in condition

  • keepRetain or fortified tower
  • honorHigh regard, moral dignity
  • abide byFollow or observe

stand by · stay true · follow through · keep faith · observe · respect · fulfill

adhere

cling

Hold tightly to

  • stickThin piece of wood
  • gripSecure manual hold
  • clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox

grasp · cleave · hang on · latch onto

Opposites
commitment/adherence

hold toabandon

Leave behind permanently

give up · renounce · forsake · relinquish · let go of

grip/retention

hold torelease

To let go

let go · drop · relinquish · free

Family

hold, to, held, holder, household, holding, uphold, hold on, withhold

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