Definition of keep

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Keep (v. t.) To maintain, as an establishment, institution, or the like; to conduct; to manage; as, to keep store..

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Avoidance :: Avoidance (n.) The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
Hostler :: Hostler (n.) The person who has the care of horses at an inn or stable; hence, any one who takes care of horses; a groom; -- so called because the innkeeper formerly attended to this duty in person..
Meditate :: Meditate (v. i.) To keep the mind in a state of contemplation; to dwell on anything in thought; to think seriously; to muse; to cogitate; to reflect.
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) One who marks the time in musical performances.
Campaign :: Campaign (n.) A connected series of military operations forming a distinct stage in a war; the time during which an army keeps the field.
Suppress :: Suppress (v. t.) To keep in; to restrain from utterance or vent; as, to suppress the voice; to suppress a smile..
Repress :: Repress (v. t.) Hence, to check; to restrain; to keep back..
Storer :: Storekeeper (n.) One who keeps a store; a shopkeeper. See 1st Store, 3..
Chaw :: Chaw (v. t.) To ruminate in thought; to consider; to keep the mind working upon; to brood over.
Impound :: Impound (v. t.) To shut up or place in an inclosure called a pound; hence, to hold in the custody of a court; as, to impound stray cattle; to impound a document for safe keeping..
Underkeep :: Underkeep (v. t.) To keep under, or in subjection; to suppress..
Recording :: Recording (a.) Keeping a record or a register; as, a recording secretary; -- applied to numerous instruments with an automatic appliance which makes a record of their action; as, a recording gauge or telegraph..
Drive :: Drive (v. t.) To carry or; to keep in motion; to conduct; to prosecute.
Innholder :: Innholder (n.) One who keeps an inn.
Clout :: Clout (n.) An iron plate on an axletree or other wood to keep it from wearing; a washer.
Timist :: Timist (n.) A performer who keeps good time.
Tavernman :: Tavernman (n.) The keeper of a tavern; also, a tippler..
Registrar :: Registrar (n.) One who registers; a recorder; a keeper of records; as, a registrar of births, deaths, and marriages. See Register, n., 3..
Skewer :: Skewer (n.) A pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to a spit, or for keeping it in form while roasting..
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A plate of iron or a mass of wood under the end of a bridge girder, to keep the girder from resting directly on the abutment..
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