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HOLD CLOSE Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the phrase hold close. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase hold close. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HOLD CLOSE

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clutch
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of grasping

• a tense critical situation

• a number of birds hatched at the same time

• a collection of things or persons to be handled together

• a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand

• a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism

• a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism

verb

• take hold of; grab

• hold firmly, usually with one's hands

• affect

cling to
verbv
verb

• hold firmly, usually with one's hands

hold tight
verb

• hold firmly, usually with one's hands

Best Hypernyms For HOLD CLOSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hold close, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
hold
Phrases (1)
take hold

Alternatives for CLUTCH

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