retain#1 (v)
continue (v)
keep#2 (v)
keep on (v)

v02410175

type v
lex_filenum 41
def allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
examples We cannot continue several servants any longer
She retains a lawyer
The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
We kept the work going as long as we could
She retained her composure
this garment retains its shape even after many washings
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
Outgoing links
Hypernym prolong, sustain, keep up
Derivationally related form continue → continuation
Verb Group continue, persist in
Incoming links
Derivationally related form continuation → continue
Hyponym prolong, sustain, keep up
Verb Group continue, persist in

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