keeps

1. n the financial means whereby one lives n the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress n a cell in a jail or prison v keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" v continue a certain state, condition, or activity v retain possession of v stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state v conform one's action or practice to v stick to correctly or closely v look after; be the keeper of; have charge of v maintain by writing regular records v supply with room and board v allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature v supply with necessities and support v fail to spoil or rot v behave as expected during of holidays or rites v keep under control; keep in check v maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger v raise v retain rights to v store or keep customarily v have as a supply v maintain for use and service v hold and prevent from leaving v prevent (food) from rotting Source: ecdict

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