Meaning of Hold out your hand
Extend your arm and hand towards someone.
In simple words: Stretch your hand forward.
Hold out your hand in a sentence
- Please, hold out your hand so I can help you.
- He held out his hand to shake hers.
- When asked for help, she simply held out her hand.
- The magician asked the audience member to hold out their hand for the trick.
- As the gift was offered, I instinctively held out my hand.
How to use Hold out your hand
This phrase is commonly used when asking someone to present their hand for a purpose, like giving or receiving something. It's appropriate in most contexts but might sound too direct in very formal settings.
Grammar pattern
hold out + object
Memory hint
Imagine someone reaching out with their hand to grab a prize.
Related words
Collocations with Hold out your hand
- hold out your hand for a handshake
- hold out your hand for help
- hold out your hand to receive
Synonyms for Hold out your hand
- extend your arm
- offer your hand
- present your hand
Common mistakes with Hold out your hand
- Confused with 'hold out' as in to resist something.
- Incorrect verb form, saying 'holds out your hand' instead.
- Using with an inappropriate object, like 'hold out the hands' instead of 'hand'.
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Hold out your hand in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مد يدك
مد يدك للأمام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হাত বাড়াও
হাতটা সামনের দিকে বাড়াও।
- GermanDeutsch
Streck deine Hand aus
Streck deine Hand nach vorne.
- SpanishEspañol
Extiende la mano
Estira tu mano hacia adelante.
- Persianفارسی
دستت را دراز کن
دستت را به سمت جلو بکش.
- FrenchFrançais
Tends ta main
Avance ta main.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अपना हाथ बढ़ाओ
अपना हाथ आगे बढ़ाओ।
- ItalianItaliano
Tendi la mano
Allunga la mano in avanti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Estenda a sua mão
Estique a mão para a frente.
- RussianРусский
Протяни руку
Вытяни руку вперед.
- Urduاردو
ہاتھ آگے بڑھاؤ
اپنا ہاتھ آگے بڑھاؤ۔
- Chinese中文
伸出手
把手向前伸。
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Frequently asked questions about Hold out your hand
What does Hold out your hand mean?
Stretch your hand forward.
What is the definition of Hold out your hand?
Extend your arm and hand towards someone.
How do you use Hold out your hand in a sentence?
Please, hold out your hand so I can help you.
Can you give another example of Hold out your hand?
He held out his hand to shake hers.
What are synonyms for Hold out your hand?
Common alternatives include extend your arm, offer your hand, present your hand.
What words go with Hold out your hand?
It commonly pairs with hold out your hand for a handshake, hold out your hand for help, hold out your hand to receive.
What are common mistakes when using Hold out your hand?
Confused with 'hold out' as in to resist something. Incorrect verb form, saying 'holds out your hand' instead. Using with an inappropriate object, like 'hold out the hands' instead of 'hand'.
How do you pronounce Hold out your hand?
US: //hoʊld aʊt jʊr hænd//, UK: //həʊld aʊt jʊə hænd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hold out your hand?
This phrase is commonly used when asking someone to present their hand for a purpose, like giving or receiving something. It's appropriate in most contexts but might sound too direct in very formal settings.

