How Do You Spell WITHHOLD?

Pronunciation: [wɪðhˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

The word "withhold" is spelled with the letter combination "th" which is pronounced as /θ/. This sound is unique to English and can be difficult for non-native speakers to pronounce correctly. The "hold" portion of the word is spelled as it sounds with a long "o" sound /oʊ/. The combination of these sounds creates the pronunciation of /wɪθˈhoʊld/. "Withhold" means to keep something from someone or to refuse to give something. It's important to spell it correctly in written communication.

WITHHOLD Meaning and Definition

1. Withhold is a transitive verb that refers to the action of deliberately keeping back or abstaining from giving or revealing something. It implies the act of refusing to disclose or supply information, assistance, or resources that are expected, necessary, or desired by another person or entity.

   The act of withholding is often seen in a position of power, control, or authority, where one party restricts or retains something that is rightly due or expected by another party. This can particularly involve monetary payments, privileges, privileges, or benefits. It can also involve refraining from expressing or communicating certain thoughts, emotions, or opinions.

   In a legal context, withholding can refer to the act of retaining a portion of someone's wages or salary, typically as a form of taxation. Additionally, it can pertain to the act of resisting, opposing, or refusing to comply with a demand, order, or request, either from a legal authority or an individual.

   Furthermore, the term can also encompass the concept of restraining or suppressing something, such as a feeling, desire, or action. In this context, it implies the act of holding back or restraining oneself from exhibiting or expressing something openly or freely.

   Overall, to withhold means deliberately holding back, suppressing, or abstaining from giving or revealing something, be it information, assistance, resources, or emotions, either as an act of power or control, legal obligation, or personal restraint.

2. • Withheld.

   • To restrain; to keep from action; to keep back; not to grant; to refuse.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WITHHOLD

• withhelf
• withhout
• whithheld
• wittheld
• witheld
• withehld
• wthhold
• withhld
• wihthold
• witthhold
• withhhold
• witihold
• withholl
• whithhold
• Witthhld
• wthihold
• whithlhold

Etymology of WITHHOLD

The word withhold originated from the Old English word wiðhealdan. It is a combination of the prefix wið meaning against or back and the verb healdan meaning to hold or to keep. Therefore, withhold essentially means to hold back or to keep from.

Idioms with the word WITHHOLD

• withhold sth from (sm or an animal) The idiom "withhold something from someone or an animal" means to deliberately or intentionally keep something from being given, shared, or provided to someone or an animal. It often implies purposely denying access, information, resources, or action that the person or animal may desire or require.

Similar spelling words for WITHHOLD

• uthlaut,
• Ethylate,
• pseudo-athlete,
• athleta,
• withholder,
• withholding,
• ITHALAT,
• athlete-foot,
• para-athlete,
• coach-athlete,
• etholide,
• outhowled,
• withold,
• athlete,
• Otthild,
• athelete,
• Ethelda,
• student-athlete,
• witheld,
• non-athlete,
• wathelet,
• Otthilda,
• withheld,
• Athletae,
• scholar-athlete,
• withhault.

Conjugate verb Withhold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have withheld

you would have withheld

he/she/it would have withheld

we would have withheld

they would have withheld

I would have withhold

you would have withhold

he/she/it would have withhold

we would have withhold

they would have withhold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been withholding

you would have been withholding

he/she/it would have been withholding

we would have been withholding

they would have been withholding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would withhold

you would withhold

he/she/it would withhold

we would withhold

they would withhold

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be withholding

you would be withholding

he/she/it would be withholding

we would be withholding

they would be withholding

FUTURE

I will withhold

you will withhold

he/she/it will withhold

we will withhold

they will withhold

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be withholding

you will be withholding

he/she/it will be withholding

we will be withholding

they will be withholding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have withheld

you will have withheld

he/she/it will have withheld

we will have withheld

they will have withheld

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been withholding

you will have been withholding

he/she/it will have been withholding

we will have been withholding

they will have been withholding

IMPERATIVE

you withhold

we let´s withhold

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to withhold

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was withholding

you were withholding

he/she/it was withholding

we were withholding

they were withholding

PAST PARTICIPLE

withheld

PAST PERFECT

I had withheld

you had withheld

he/she/it had withheld

we had withheld

they had withheld

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been withholding

you had been withholding

he/she/it had been withholding

we had been withholding

they had been withholding

PRESENT

I withhold

you withhold

he/she/it withholds

we withhold

they withhold

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am withholding

you are withholding

he/she/it is withholding

we are withholding

they are withholding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

withholding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have withheld

you have withheld

he/she/it has withheld

we have withheld

they have withheld

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been withholding

you have been withholding

he/she/it has been withholding

we have been withholding

they have been withholding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it withhold

SIMPLE PAST

I withheld

you withheld

he/she/it withheld

we withheld

they withheld