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UK//həʊld aʊt jʊə hænd//US//hoʊld aʊt jʊr hænd//

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.

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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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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.