All hold good synonyms

verb hold good

• continue — If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop.
• remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
• operate — to work, perform, or function, as a machine does: This engine does not operate properly.
• last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
• stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
• persevere — to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
• resist — to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
• wear — to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like: to wear a coat; to wear a saber; to wear a disguise.
• persist — to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities.
• apply — If you apply for something such as a job or membership of an organization, you write a letter or fill in a form in order to ask formally for it.
• hold true — If a general statement holds true in particular circumstances, or if your previous statement holds true in different circumstances, it is true or valid in those circumstances.
• stand up — standing erect or upright, as a collar.