hold with

C1 formal inseparable transitive

In simple words

Think something is okay or a good idea — usually said when you don't think so

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic formal

rare

To approve of or believe in something, usually a practice or idea — most often used in the negative to express disapproval

"My grandmother never held with letting children go to bed late on school nights."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Almost always used in the negative: 'I don't hold with that.' More common in British English than American English. Sounds slightly old-fashioned or regional. Expresses a moral or philosophical stance.

Commonly used with

notion idea practice belief that sort of thing violence

Forms

Base

hold with

I/you/we/they

3rd person

holds with

he/she/it

Past simple

held with

yesterday

Past participle

held with

have + pp

-ing form

holding with

continuous

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Synonyms

approve of agree with support subscribe to endorse believe in

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