throws

Example:She caught the ball as it was thrown to her by her teammate.

Definition:To receive or hold something that is thrown or dropped, opposite of throwing.

Example:He retained the valuable manuscript for safety reasons.

Definition:To keep or hold on to something without letting it go, contrary to the act of throwing.

Example:She held her position on the mountain despite the strong winds.

Definition:To keep or maintain possession of something, not letting it go or discard it, the opposite of throwing.