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Flowersa Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Regard it, holds

Hi, Does "Regard it" have the meaning of "They look on it as a restoration ... " ?

I found some examples but I wasn't sure about its mean in the context it gave

For "Holds"- Holds beliefs ?

"Although its adherents regard it as a restoration of ancient Christianity, Mormonism holds a number of distinctive doctrines and practices"
  

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It means to have a strong opinion. For example, you are having an argument with your friend. " She means: In my opinion, we should not talk about this subject any more.

  • It means to have a strong opinion.
  • For example, you are having an argument with your friend.
  • " She means: In my opinion, we should not talk about this subject any more.
  • It is finished from my point of view.
  • Mormonism holds a number of distinctive doctrines and practices" " hold " means to believe in and practice.
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It means to have a strong opinion.

For example, you are having an argument with your friend. After a lot of talking, she says:

"I regard this discussion as complete."

She means: In my opinion, we should not talk about this subject any more. It is finished from my point of view.

Mormonism holds a number of distinctive doctrines and practices"

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