hold up

verb
6 letters1 syllable12 points in Scrabble®14 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS7
VERB
1

Be the physical support of; carry the weight of.

2

Resist or confront with resistance.

3

Cause to be slowed down or delayed.

4

Rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat.

5

Continue to live and avoid dying.

6

Resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

“Her shoes won't hold up”

7

Hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration.

WORD FORMS
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GAME SCORES
Scrabble®12 points
Words With Friends®14 points
Double word24 points
Triple word36 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Starts & ends withH … P
Syllableshold-up
SYNONYMS & RELATED18
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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