keeps

/kiːps/

noun

1
The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
2
The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
“He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep.”
3
The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.
4
The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case.
“to be in good keep”
5
That which is kept in charge; a charge.
6
A cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place.

1
To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
“to keep silence; to keep one's word; to keep possession”
2
(heading) To hold the status of something.
3
(heading) To hold or be held in a state.
4
To wait for, keep watch for.
5
To act as wicket-keeper.
“Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.”
6
To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
7
To be in session; to take place.
“School keeps today.”
8
To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
9
(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
10
To observe or celebrate (a holiday).
“The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26.”