What is another word for held by?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛld bˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

"Held by" is a phrase used to describe ownership or possession of something. There are many different synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning. For example, one could say "owned by" or "in the possession of" instead of "held by". Other options include "belonging to", "under the control of", "governed by", "dominated by", "affiliated with" or "associated with". Each of these phrases can be used to describe the same concept of having control over something. By using synonyms, one can vary their language and add interest to their writing while still conveying the intended meaning.

What are the hypernyms for Held by?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    bound to, controlled by, managed by, Captured by, Carried by, Grasped by, Owned by, Possessed by, Resting in, Restrained by.

Famous quotes with Held by

  • There exists, between people in love, a kind of capital held by each. This is not just a stock of affects or pleasure, but also the possibility of playing double or quits with the share you hold in the other's heart.
    Jean Baudrillard
  • The rules have changed. True power is held by the person who possesses the largest bookshelf, not gun cabinet or wallet.
    Anthony J. D'Angelo
  • Moreover, in Russia there was an enormous amount of landed property to be divided, large estates, crown lands, government land, and the estates held by the monasteries.
    Herman Gorter
  • Through my mind, is just the horror of these people. I had been held by them, I knew how violent they were.
    Patty Hearst
  • Small businesses provide 75 percent of new U.S. jobs and are the backbone of our economy, and no outdated ban should be keeping small business owners from collecting the same interest their money could earn if it were held by an individual.
    Sue Kelly

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