keep

  1. Verb.  (transitive) to maintain possession of.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) to maintain the condition of.
  3. Verb.  (transitive, archaic) To remain in, to be confined to.
  4. Verb.  (obsolete) to wait for, keep watch for.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) to restrain.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) to protect, guard (someone from something).
  7. Verb.  (intransitive) to continue.
  8. Verb.  (intransitive) to remain edible or otherwise usable.
  9. Verb.  (intransitive, copulative) to remain in a state.
  10. Verb.  (intransitive, cricket) to act as wicket-keeper.
  11. Verb.  (transitive, of animals) to raise; to care for.
  12. Verb.  (transitive) to supply with necessities and financially support a person.
  13. Noun.  (obsolete) Care, notice.
  14. Noun.  (historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
  15. Noun.  The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.

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