retain-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: retain
sense: 02415305-v
part of speech: verb

continue-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: continue
sense: 02415305-v
part of speech: verb

keep-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: keep
sense: 02415305-v
part of speech: verb

keep on-v
type: LexicalEntry
canonical form: keep on
sense: 02415305-v
part of speech: verb

02415305-v
type: LexicalConcept
in scheme: en-word.net
definition: allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
example: We cannot continue several servants any longer
example: She retains a lawyer
example: The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
example: Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
example: We kept the work going as long as we could
example: She retained her composure
example: this garment retains its shape even after many washings
ili: i33792
lexfile: verb.social
part of speech: verb
hypernym: 02685340-v
similar: 02753797-v