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Withhold
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Meanings of Withhold
Verb
- To keep something that belongs to someone else instead of giving it back.
- To not share information or keep it a secret.
- To hold back or not let go of something.
Explanation of the word: Withhold
Withhold means to keep something back or not give it to someone. Like if you have a cookie and you don't share it with your friend, you are withholding the cookie.
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Translations for the word: Withhold
hindi
रोकना
rokna
रोकना
rokna
छिपाना
chhipana
Synonyms for the word: Withhold
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Withhold
What does 'withhold' mean?
To 'withhold' means to keep something back or not give it to someone. For example, if you have a toy and you don't let your friend play with it, you are withholding the toy.
How do you pronounce 'withhold'?
You pronounce 'withhold' like this: with-hold. The 'with' sounds like 'with' and 'hold' sounds like 'hold'.
What is the origin of the word 'withhold'?
The word 'withhold' comes from Old English. It is made up of 'with', which means 'against', and 'hold', which means 'to keep'. So it means to keep something back.
What is the meaning of 'withhold' in Hindi?
The word 'withhold' in Hindi is 'रोकना' (Rokanā).