retain
To manage to keep something, achieving the desired result.
Indicates the continuation of holding or possessing something.
To cease to keep or possess something.
To keep most, but not all, of the qualities or characteristics of something.
To keep something in a way that is not clear or specified.
Used to emphasize that something is kept despite a contradictory factor.
Similar to 'nonetheless', suggests retaining something in spite of circumstances.
To keep someone in a particular job or role.
To make an attempt to keep something.
To have a desire to keep or possess something.
To succeed in keeping something, especially if it is difficult.
To wish for the outcome of keeping something.
To make a strong, determined effort to keep something, often against opposition.
To possess the legal or moral authority to keep something.
It is probable that something will be kept.
To make an effort to keep something.
To try very hard to keep something in a difficult situation.
To assist in the process of keeping something.
To be given permission to keep something.
It is not probable that something will be kept.
Not to succeed in keeping something.
Shows a strong interest or desire to keep something.
A more formal way to express the desire to keep something.
To have the legal or moral right to keep something.
Indicates that the act of keeping something is of high value or significance.
Shows a strong desire or enthusiasm to keep something.
A formal way of saying 'try to keep something'.