What are the definitions of “hold with”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Accept ( usually negative ).
I don't HOLD WITH their plans.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “hold with”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb hold with is to accept or agree with something, usually in a negative context. It means that you do not support or approve of someone's plans, ideas, or actions.
What are the different verb forms of “hold with”?
| Root Verb | hold with |
| Third Person Singular Present | holds with |
| Present Participle | holding with |
| Simple Past | held with |
| Past Participle | held with |
Example
I don't hold with their decision to cut the budget.
Example
She never holds with gossiping about others.
Example
He is not holding with the new policy changes.
Example
They held with the idea of moving the office to a new location.
Example
The manager has never held with such a risky investment.
What kind of phrasal verb is “hold with”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“hold with” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
I don't hold with their plans.
Example
She never holds with gossiping about others.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“hold with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
I don't hold with their plans.
Example
She never holds with gossiping about others.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “hold with”?
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Does “hold with” have an informal or formal tone?
Hold with is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, such as business meetings or academic discussions.
