There are 113,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Withold'. 'Withold' ranks in the top 100 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 140 websites containing this mistake.¹
'Withhold' is a verb. It means to hold back, keep in, or refrain from giving something, such as information or payment. The action of withholding often implies a deliberate decision to not allow something to be accessed or received.
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The word 'withhold' originates from the Old English 'wiðholdan,' which is composed of 'wið' meaning 'against' and 'holdan' meaning 'to hold.'
The word 'withhold' is pronounced as wɪðˈhoʊld. It sounds like "wihth-hold."
The word 'withhold' can be used in a sentence like this: "The company decided to withhold bonuses until the project was completed." When using 'withhold,' it is important to ensure that it is spelled correctly and used in a context that clearly indicates the action of refusing to give something, as misuse may lead to confusion about the intended meaning. Additionally, be mindful of its grammatical form, ensuring that it appropriately fits the subject and verb tense in the sentence.