Hold to
verb
To make someone keep a promise or continue with an agreement.
She held him to his word when he promised to help out with the chores.
Often appears as...
- hold someone to a promise
- hold someone to an agreement
verb
To believe in something strongly and not change.
Despite the challenges, he still holds to his belief.
Often appears as...
- hold to a belief
- hold to a principle
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To make someone keep a promise or continue with an agreement.
She held him to his word when he promised to help out with the chores.
Often appears as...
- hold someone to a promise
- hold someone to an agreement
verb
To believe in something strongly and not change.
Despite the challenges, he still holds to his belief.
Often appears as...
- hold to a belief
- hold to a principle
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Using 'hold to' indicates strong expectations and can express emotional investment in the outcome.
After all the support I gave you, I'll hold you to your promise.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Commitment
'Hold to' shows serious commitment to an agreement and highlights accountability.
The company was held to their original contract despite objections.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Dynamics
Often used in contexts where one person has the right or power to enforce an agreement.
The court held the witness to her statement.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Using 'hold to' indicates strong expectations and can express emotional investment in the outcome.
After all the support I gave you, I'll hold you to your promise.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Commitment
'Hold to' shows serious commitment to an agreement and highlights accountability.
The company was held to their original contract despite objections.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Dynamics
Often used in contexts where one person has the right or power to enforce an agreement.
The court held the witness to her statement.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Using 'hold to' indicates strong expectations and can express emotional investment in the outcome.
After all the support I gave you, I'll hold you to your promise.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Commitment
'Hold to' shows serious commitment to an agreement and highlights accountability.
The company was held to their original contract despite objections.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Dynamics
Often used in contexts where one person has the right or power to enforce an agreement.
The court held the witness to her statement.
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