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hold true

[/hoʊld truː/]
verb phrase
ser verdadeiro, manter-se verdadeiro, ser válido
1. to remain valid or accurate; to continue to be true
The same rules hold true for everyone.
As mesmas regras são válidas para todos.
2. to be applicable or relevant in a particular situation
This principle holds true in most cases.
Este princípio é válido na maioria dos casos.
3. to prove to be correct or factual
The theory holds true when tested scientifically.
A teoria se mostra verdadeira quando testada cientificamente.
Synonyms
be truebe validremain validapplystandbe the casering true
Antonyms
be falsebe invalidnot applybe untrue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser verdadeiro, manter-se válido
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
manter-se verdadeiro, ser válido
Commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold water (similar meaning - to be valid/credible)
ring true (similar meaning - to sound accurate)
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