To remain in a certain state, position, or condition.
state categorically
maintain by writing regular records; "keep a diary"; "maintain a record"; "keep notes"
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"
state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"
observe correctly; "keep time, keep count, keep track of"
keep in perfect or unaltered condition; "We preserve these archeological findings"
supply with sustenance
support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
of power or authority
observe correctly or closely; "The pianist kept time with the metronome"; "keep count"; "I cannot keep track of all my employees"
supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There''s little to earn and many to keep"
maintain for use and service; "I keep a car in the countryside"; "She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips"
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the an
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"
stick to correctly or closely
support against an opponent
state or assert
maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
maintain for use and service
have and exercise
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
