1 C1 idiomatic formal
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."
inseparable
hold with
C1 formal inseparable transitive
To approve of or support a particular idea, practice, or belief, usually used in negative constructions
In plain English
Think something is okay or a good idea — usually said when you don't think so
What does "hold with" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "hold with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
notion idea practice belief that sort of thing violence
How to conjugate "hold with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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