keep
verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026
To have or maintain possession of something.
Framework senses
- §1
- To have or maintain possession of something.
- §1
- To have or maintain possession of something.
- §1
- To have or maintain possession of something.
- §1
- To have or maintain possession of something.
- §1
- To have or maintain possession of something.
- §1
- To have or maintain possession of something.
- §1
- To have or maintain possession of something.
- §1
- To have or maintain possession of something.
- §1
- To have or maintain possession of something.
- §1
- prevent (food) from rotting
- §2
- stick to correctly or closely
- §3
- maintain by writing regular records
- §4
- supply with necessities and support
- §5
- hold and prevent from leaving
- §6
- retain possession of
- §7
- look after
- §8
- maintain for use and service
- §9
- have as a supply
- §10
- store or keep customarily
- §11
- retain rights to
- §12
- allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
- §13
- keep under control
- §14
- stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
- §15
- behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- §16
- conform one's action or practice to
- §17
- to supply with room and board
- §18
- to raise or look after
- §19
- keep in a certain state, position, or activity
- §20
- continue a certain state, condition, or activity
- §21
- maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
- §22
- fail to spoil or rot