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Keeps

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keep onverb(transitive, idiomatic) To persist or continue.
continueverb(transitive) To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
sustainverb(transitive) To maintain, or keep in existence.
retainverb(transitive) Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something); to check, to prevent, to restrain, to stop.
supportverb(transitive) To help keep from falling.
maintainverbTo keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
sustenancenounSomething that provides support or nourishment.
go onverb(intransitive) To continue an action.
hold backverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
proceedverbTo move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on.
keep backverb(transitive) To hold back; to refuse to give or share.
saveverb(transitive) To prevent harm or difficulty.
preventverb(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
livingnounHaving life; alive.
go alongverbTo participate, cooperate, or conform.
restrainverb(transitive) To control or keep in check.
holdverb(transitive) To grasp or grip.
livelihoodnounA means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).
hold onverb(idiomatic) Wait a short while.
observeverb(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

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