hold out

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hold out (Deliberate on an offer), verb make overtures, offer, place at ones disposal, present, proffer, promittere, propose, put forward, submit, suggest, urge, volunteer

hold out (Resist), verb balk, be unwilling, hold fast, hold one's own, make a resolute stand, not budge, not compromise, not give up, not submit, not weaken, not yield, offer resistance, oppugn, persevere, persist, refuse, refuse consent, remain firm, repel, resistere, stand fast, stand firm, withhold assent, withhold consent, withstand

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