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; The pianist kept time with the metronome; keep count; I cannot keep track of all my employees
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 ancient manuscripts
supply with necessities and support; She alone sustained her family; The money will sustain our good cause; Theres little to earn and many to keep
state categorically
[ Syn: assert , asseverate ]
have and exercise; wield power and authority
maintain for use and service; I keep a car in the countryside; She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips
[ Syn: keep ]
maintain by writing regular records; keep a diary; maintain a record; keep notes
[ Syn: keep ]
state or assert; He maintained his innocence
[ Syn: defend ]
support against an opponent; The appellate court upheld the verdict
[ Syn: uphold ]