Collocation
hold hands
Definition
to hold another person's hand, often to show affection, comfort, or closeness
'hold hands' is a common English collocation. to hold another person's hand, often to show affection, comfort, or closeness
hold + hands
“They held hands as they walked along the beach.”
Examples
- They like to _____ hands when they walk home.
- The little boy reached out to _____ his mother's hand, but she told him to _____ hands properly while crossing the street.
- We _____ hands for the first time after the movie.
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- In some cultures, close friends may _____ hands in public.
- She squeezed his fingers as they _____ hands in the hospital hallway.
- The teacher asked the children to _____ hands in pairs during the drill.
- He was too nervous to _____ her hand, but she smiled and they soon _____ hands.
- Please _____ hands tightly when we cross this busy road.
- They decided not to _____ hands at work to keep things professional.
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