əˈsɜːt əˈsɝt ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v dɪˈfɛnd dɛˈfɛnd ɪɡˈzɝt ɪɡˈzɜːt

kiːp meɪnˈteɪn əbˈzɜːv əbˈzɝv pɹəˈzɜːv pɹəˈzɝv səˈsteɪn ˌʌpˈhold wiːld stick to correctly or closely The pianist kept time with the metronome keep count I cannot keep track of all my employees support against an opponent The appellate court upheld the verdict state categorically state or assert He maintained his innocence maintain by writing regular records keep a diary maintain a record keep notes supply with necessities and support She alone sustained her family The money will sustain our good cause There's little to earn and many to keep maintain for use and service I keep a car in the countryside She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips have and exercise wield power and authority keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction We preserve these archeological findings The old lady could not keep up the building children must be taught to conserve our national heritage The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity hold in place She always held herself as a lady The students keep me on my toes