v.
1.keep in a certain state, position, or activity
2.keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
3.supply with necessities and support
4.state categorically
5.of power or authority
6.maintain for use and service
7.maintain by writing regular records
8.state or assert
9.support against an opponent 10.observe correctly or closely
Idiom of the Day
bent on doing (something)
to be determined to do something
The young boys are bent on buying the old car to fix it up.