I . v. a.
1.
Retain, detain, hold, hold fast.
2.
Preserve, maintain, continue.
3.
Restrain, withhold.
4.
Guard, protect, preserve, take care of.
5.
Fulfil, observe, adhere to, be faithful to, be true to, stand by.
6.
Celebrate, honor, solemnize, commemorate, do honor to.
7.
Sustain, support, maintain.
8.
Preserve, store, store up, lay away.
II . v. n.
1.
Continue, remain.
2.
Stay, abide, lodge, dwell.
3.
Endure, last.
III . n.
Stronghold, donjon.