Another word for hold out

Verb

hold out - wait uncompromisingly for something desirable

Example:- He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses

exsert, extend, hold out, put out, stretch forth, stretch out - thrust or extend out

Example:- He held out his hand

hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

endure, hold out, wear - last and be usable

Example:- This dress wore well for almost ten years

endure, go, hold out, hold up, last, live, live on, survive - continue to live through hardship or adversity

Example:- We went without water and food for 3 days

Tweets containing the word hold out