hold true

Frequency: 7.218.5 per million words

For a principle, rule, or statement to be valid or applicable.

trueVERB + true

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hold

Examples (10)

  • This principle holds true for all states.
  • The theory of evolution continues to hold true despite new discoveries.
  • What was believed in the past may not hold true in our current reality.
  • Her initial assessment of the situation eventually held true.
  • The basic laws of physics will always hold true, regardless of location.
  • It remains to be seen if his promises will hold true in the long run.
  • Does this universal truth hold true for every individual?
  • The old adage about hard work paying off still holds true today.
  • We must question whether these assumptions still hold true under new conditions.
  • Even after centuries, the wisdom of ancient philosophers often holds true.