hold with

The phrase "hold with" is often used to express agreement or approval, typically appearing in negative contexts to indicate disapproval.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To agree with or support an idea, opinion, or practice.

Example

I don't hold with lying to get what you want.
She doesn't hold with the idea of working on weekends.

B2General

(informal)To approve of or condone something.

Example

They don't hold with cheating in any form.
He won't hold with such unfair treatment.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hold with":

hold to hold in hold it hold onto hold over hold down hold it in hold on hold the phone hold it down hold together hold tight lay hold of take hold hold the ring on hold hold off hold the fort hold up hold one's piss hold the stage hold out hold back hold time hold one's pee hold good hang tight hang on get hold of hold onto your hat hold one's water hold my beer holding pattern hold someone's hand hold hostage stand with cling to hold one's breath stand by hold one's jaw holding time hold forth grab handle hold fire hold in contempt hold one's fire hang one on have a handle on hang with stand on hand it to hole up in hand