hold

keep from exhaling or expelling

remain committed to

assert or affirm

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

hold the attention of

be in accord

declare to be

bind by an obligation

protect against a challenge or attack

aim, point, or direct

drink alcohol without showing ill effects

have or hold in one's hands or grip

be the physical support of

to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement

cover as for protection against noise or smell

support in a certain manner

organize or be responsible for

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

cause to stop

have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

secure and keep for possible future use or application

have rightfully

take and maintain control over, often by violent means

keep from departing

arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

lessen the intensity of

stop dealing with

be valid, applicable, or true

be pertinent or relevant or applicable

keep in a certain state, position, or activity

remain in a certain state, position, or condition

contain or hold

be capable of holding or containing

resist or confront with resistance

have room for

have as a major characteristic