KEEP
Scrabble letter values: K5E1E1P3 = 10
Definition
- noun the financial means whereby one lives. — synonyms: support, livelihood, living, bread_and_butter, sustenance
- noun the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress. — synonyms: donjon, dungeon
- noun a cell in a jail or prison. — synonyms: hold
- verb cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity. — synonyms: maintain, hold
- verb continue a certain state, condition, or activity. — synonyms: continue, go_on, proceed, go_along
- verb retain possession of. — synonyms: hold_on
- verb stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state. — synonyms: prevent
- verb conform one's action or practice to. — synonyms: observe
- verb stick to correctly or closely. — synonyms: observe, maintain
- verb look after.
- verb maintain by writing regular records. — synonyms: maintain
- verb supply with room and board.
- verb allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature. — synonyms: retain, continue, keep_on
- verb supply with necessities and support. — synonyms: sustain, maintain
- verb fail to spoil or rot. — synonyms: stay_fresh
- verb behave as expected during of holidays or rites. — synonyms: observe, celebrate
- verb maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger. — synonyms: preserve
- verb raise.
- verb retain rights to. — synonyms: keep_open, hold_open, save
- verb store or keep customarily.
- verb have as a supply.
- verb maintain for use and service. — synonyms: maintain
- verb hold and prevent from leaving.
- verb prevent the action or expression of. — synonyms: restrain, keep_back, hold_back
- verb prevent (food) from rotting. — synonyms: preserve
Examples
- “each child was expected to pay for their keep”
- “he applied to the state for support”
- “he could no longer earn his own livelihood”