| keep from exhaling or expelling |
| keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view |
| hold the attention of |
| assert or affirm |
| remain committed to |
| declare to be |
| bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted |
| be in accord; be in agreement |
| aim, point, or direct |
| protect against a challenge or attack |
| drink alcohol without showing ill effects |
| have or hold in one's hands or grip |
| be the physical support of; carry the weight of |
| support or hold in a certain manner |
| to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement |
| cover as for protection against noise or smell |
| organize or be responsible for |
| maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) |
| cause to come to an abrupt stop |
| have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense |
| secure and keep for possible future use or application |
| have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices |
| arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance |
| keep from departing |
| take and maintain control over, often by violent means |
| lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |
| cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity |
| remain in a certain state, position, or condition |
| be valid, applicable, or true |
| be pertinent or relevant or applicable |
| have room for; hold without crowding |
| have as a major characteristic |
| resist or confront with resistance |
| stop dealing with |
| contain or hold; have within |
| be capable of holding or containing |