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Verb
S:
(v)
continue (continue%2:42:00::)
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uphold (uphold%2:42:00::)
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carry on (carry_on%2:42:00::)
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bear on (bear_on%2:42:01::)
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preserve (preserve%2:42:00::)
(keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last)
"preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
direct troponym
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full troponym
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direct hypernym
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S:
(v)
keep (keep%2:42:00::)
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maintain (maintain%2:42:00::)
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hold (hold%2:42:00::)
(cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean')
"hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"
antonym
W:
(v)
discontinue (discontinue%2:42:00::)
[Opposed to:
continue
] (put an end to a state or an activity)
"Quit teasing your little brother"
derivationally related form
sentence frame
S:
(v)
uphold (uphold%2:32:00::)
(stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals)
S:
(v)
uphold (uphold%2:32:02::)
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maintain (maintain%2:32:03::)
(support against an opponent)
"The appellate court upheld the verdict"