Definition of keep

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Keep (v. i.) To reside for a time; to lodge; to dwell.

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Reticence :: Reticence (n.) The quality or state of being reticent, or keeping silence; the state of holding one's tonque; refraining to speak of that which is suggested; uncommunicativeness..
Avoid :: Avoid (a.) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to endeavor no to meet; to shun; to abstain from; as, to avoid the company of gamesters..
Keep :: Keep (v. t.) To observe duty, as a festival, etc. ; to celebrate; to solemnize; as, to keep a feast..
Cabinet :: Cabinet (n.) Any building or room set apart for the safe keeping and exhibition of works of art, etc.; also, the collection itself..
Secret :: Secret (v. t.) To keep secret.
Margrave :: Margrave (n.) Originally, a lord or keeper of the borders or marches in Germany..
Confide :: Confide (v. t.) To intrust; to give in charge; to commit to one's keeping; -- followed by to.
Support :: Support (n.) That which upholds, sustains, or keeps from falling, as a prop, a pillar, or a foundation of any kind..
Retain :: Retain (v. t.) To keep in pay; to employ by a preliminary fee paid; to hire; to engage; as, to retain a counselor..
Turnpike :: Turnpike (n.) A gate or bar set across a road to stop carriages, animals, and sometimes people, till toll is paid for keeping the road in repair; a tollgate..
Alarm :: Alarm (v. t.) To keep in excitement; to disturb.
Dashboard :: Dashboard (n.) A screen at the bow af a steam launch to keep off the spray; -- called also sprayboard.
Keep :: Keep (v. t.) To supply with necessaries of life; to entertain; as, to keep boarders..
Splint :: Splint (v. t.) A thin piece of wood, or other substance, used to keep in place, or protect, an injured part, especially a broken bone when set..
Merchant :: Merchant (n.) One who keeps a store or shop for the sale of goods; a shopkeeper.
Shoppish :: Shoppish (a.) Having the appearance or qualities of a shopkeeper, or shopman..
Tutor :: Tutor (n.) A treasurer; a keeper.
Lodge :: Lodge (n.) To deposit for keeping or preservation; as, the men lodged their arms in the arsenal..
Reserve :: Reserve (v. t.) To keep back; to retain; not to deliver, make over, or disclose..
Torture :: Torture (v. t.) To keep on the stretch, as a bow..
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