verb as in strong fondness

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hold, steady, calm

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Example Sentences

Example:He held the trophy for several months before passing it on.

Definition:to keep in one's hands or in the mind or spirit: retain, contain, or remember

From hold

Example:The carpenter steadied the ruler as he measured the wood.

Definition:to make or keep from moving, or keep in a steady or normal state

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Example:The lake was calm and still under the moonlight.

Definition:not ruffled, agitated, or disturbed; peaceful; tranquil

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