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hold provides
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "hold provides" is not correct and does not make sense in written English.
It seems to be a combination of two separate verbs that do not work together in this form. Example: "The company holds a meeting every week to discuss progress and provides updates to the team."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
Wiki
Alternative expressions(5)
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3 human-written examples
One surprise that "The Center Will Not Hold" provides is the disparity between Didion's physical fragility Dunne's camera lingers on her hands, gnarled and expressive, and her emaciated arms, which look as if they have been flayed for an anatomist's dissection and her voice, which is firm and strong.
News & Media
This result may be due, in part, to the plateau effect that occurs toward the latter extent of conversion time points; however, if one examines the data on a time-to-target basis, the high temperature hold provides clear benefits, achieving equivalent extents of conversion 24 h or more prior to the CTec-2 control conversion curve.
Science
A hand to hold provides the strength to deal with the situation.
Wiki
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
Windermere subsequently requested that HOLD provide new guarantees on the 1.6 billion-euro loan within 20 days or face accelerated reimbursement.
News & Media
Points can also be scored by either side for declaring any melds they may hold, provided that they are superior to those of the other side.
Encyclopedias
The situation is far better in rural areas along the booming east coast, and near large cities, where small industries have taken hold, providing more jobs and revenues for local government.
News & Media
For fixed (k=1,2,3,4), inequalities (22) and (24) hold provided that n is even and ((nge4)).
(i) For fixed (k=1,2,3,4), inequalities (22) and (24) hold provided that n is even and ((nge4)).
The ergodic properties of Class II simulators for both frequency-nonselective and frequency-selective channels hold, provided that the lengths of the generated waveforms (sample functions) are infinite.
Thus, equation (12) must hold provided bigl(1+cP^ bigr) bigl ab-e bigl ab-e^ bigl 1-aP^)>c bigl 1-aP^gl(1-aP^ bigr) bigr(d+eP^ bigr) bigr).
For a voluntary movement such as a hand squeeze, the assumption will hold provided each subject complies with the request to perform the movement as instructed.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "hold provides" in formal writing. Opt for clearer and more grammatically sound alternatives such as "provides support" or "offers assistance".
Common error
The verb "hold" and "provides" do not typically combine to form a coherent phrase. Ensure that the chosen verb accurately reflects the intended action or state.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "hold provides" attempts to combine the action of maintaining something with the action of supplying something. As noted by Ludwig AI, this construction is grammatically questionable. While "hold" typically refers to grasping or maintaining, "provides" refers to supplying or offering something.
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Wiki
33%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Formal & Business
0%
Academia
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "hold provides" is flagged by Ludwig AI as grammatically incorrect. Although a few examples exist, their context is varied across science, news and wiki. It attempts to convey the idea that maintaining something leads to a subsequent benefit. However, the awkward phrasing necessitates replacement with alternatives like "provides support" or "offers assistance" to achieve clarity and grammatical correctness. Therefore, avoid using "hold provides" in formal writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
provides support
Focuses on the supportive function, rather than a holding action.
offers assistance
Highlights the act of offering help or aid.
gives strength
Emphasizes the empowerment aspect of holding.
supplies power
Replaces 'hold' with 'supplies' emphasizing the provision of power or resources.
ensures stability
Shifts the focus to guaranteeing a stable condition.
maintains control
Focuses on preserving control over a situation or object.
delivers benefits
Emphasizes the action of delivering positive outcomes.
extends security
Highlights the act of providing or prolonging a state of safety.
lends assistance
Similar to offers assistance but may imply a more temporary form of support.
grants access
Focuses on enabling access to resources or information.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "hold provides"?
You can use alternatives like "provides support", "offers assistance", or "ensures stability" depending on the context.
Is "hold provides" grammatically correct?
No, "hold provides" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. It's better to use more appropriate verb combinations.
How can I use "provides" correctly in a sentence?
Use "provides" followed by what is being supplied. For example, "The company provides excellent customer service" or "The program provides financial assistance".
What is the best way to rephrase a sentence using "hold provides"?
Identify the intended meaning and replace "hold provides" with a more precise and grammatically correct phrase. For example, instead of "A hand to hold provides the strength", use "A hand to hold offers strength".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
77%
Authority and reliability
2.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested