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VocabJLPT N3

to hold out

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to hold out
2. to extend (e.g. a hand)
3. to present
4. to sacrifice

A verb meaning to hold something out toward someone, or to send or submit something. It is used when offering an object to another person or when dispatching letters and documents.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Here, it's warm," she said, holding out the soup.

Sentence 2

Could you present these documents first, please?

Sentence 3

"Look at this," he said, holding out the map.

Sentence 4

Hey, can you hand those documents over to me?

Sentence 5

Don't just thrust the keys at me like that!