Definition of keep

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Keep (v. t.) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate; to practice or perform, as duty; not to neglect; to be faithful to..

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Sustain :: Sustain (v. t.) Hence, to keep from sinking, as in despondence, or the like; to support..
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) One who marks the time in musical performances.
Bookkeeper :: Bookkeeper (n.) One who keeps accounts; one who has the charge of keeping the books and accounts in an office.
Stand :: Stand (n.) To adhere to fixed principles; to maintain moral rectitude; to keep from falling into error or vice.
Baby :: Baby (v. i.) To treat like a young child; to keep dependent; to humor; to fondle.
Banker :: Banker (n.) One who conducts the business of banking; one who, individually, or as a member of a company, keeps an establishment for the deposit or loan of money, or for traffic in money, bills of exchange, etc..
Wheremaster :: Wheremaster (n.) One keeps or procures whores for others; a pimp; a procurer.
Respite :: Respite (n.) To keep back from execution; to reprieve.
Frugal :: Frugal (n.) Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper; frugal of time..
Housekeeping :: Housekeeping (a.) Domestic; used in a family; as, housekeeping commodities..
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) A person who keeps a record of the time spent by workmen at their work.
Hinder :: Hinder (a.) To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going..
Torture :: Torture (v. t.) To keep on the stretch, as a bow..
Associate :: Associate (v. i.) To unite in company; to keep company, implying intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate..
Timer :: Timer (n.) A timekeeper; especially, a watch by which small intervals of time can be measured; a kind of stop watch. It is used for timing the speed of horses, machinery, etc..
Hoverer :: Hoverer (n.) A device in an incubator for protecting the young chickens and keeping them warm.
Archivist :: Archivist (n.) A keeper of archives or records.
Detain :: Detain (v. t.) To hold or keep in custody.
Custodian :: Custodian (n.) One who has care or custody, as of some public building; a keeper or superintendent..
Work :: Work (v. t.) To set in motion or action; to direct the action of; to keep at work; to govern; to manage; as, to work a machine..
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