be capable of holding or containing
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
resist or confront with resistance
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
cause to stop
have room for; hold without crowding
time during which some action is awaited
have or hold in one's hands or grip
organize or be responsible for
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
be valid, applicable, or true
protect against a challenge or attack
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
contain or hold; have within
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
a cell in a jail or prison
be in accord; be in agreement
the act of grasping
secure and keep for possible future use or application
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
support or hold in a certain manner
declare to be
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
aim, point, or direct
assert or affirm
a stronghold
cover as for protection against noise or smell
have as a major characteristic
hold the attention of
keep from departing
keep from exhaling or expelling
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
remain committed to
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
stop dealing with
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
financial resources provided to make some project possible
argue or speak in defense of
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
adopt as a belief
the financial means whereby one lives
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
be a regular customer or client of
documentary validation
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
be behind; approve of
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
aiding the cause or policy or interests of
any device that bears the weight of another thing
play a subordinate role to (another performer)
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
support materially or financially
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities