Keep

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

the financial means whereby one lives

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

a cell in a jail or prison

VERB

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

retain possession of

stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

conform one's action or practice to

stick to correctly or closely

look after

maintain by writing regular records

supply with room and board

allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

supply with necessities and support

fail to spoil or rot

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

raise

retain rights to

store or keep customarily

have as a supply

maintain for use and service

hold and prevent from leaving

prevent the action or expression of

prevent (food) from rotting

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