1. to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug
2. to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.); to harbor; to bear (a grudge, ill will, etc.); to entertain (hope, illusions, etc.); to cherish (e.g. an ambition)
それだけで強い感謝の気持ちを抱いています。I hold a strong feeling of gratitude for that alone.