hold out#2 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 42
def wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
examples He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
Frame - 22 Somebody ----s PP
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Hypernym wait, hold off, hold back
Derivationally related form hold out → holdout; hold out → holdout
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Derivationally related form holdout → hold out; holdout → hold out
Hyponym wait, hold off, hold back

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