keeps


Meanings

  • the financial means whereby one lives;
  • the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
  • a cell in a jail or prison
  • keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
  • continue a certain state, condition, or activity;
  • retain possession of;
  • stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state;
  • conform one's action or practice to;
    • "she never keeps her promises"
  • stick to correctly or closely;
  • look after; be the keeper of; have charge of;
    • "He keeps the shop when I am gone"
  • maintain by writing regular records;
  • supply with room and board;
  • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature;
  • supply with necessities and support;
  • fail to spoil or rot;
  • behave as expected during of holidays or rites;
  • keep under control; keep in check;
  • maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger;
  • raise;
    • "She keeps a few chickens in the yard"
    • "he keeps bees"
  • retain rights to;
  • store or keep customarily;
  • have as a supply;
    • "She keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigerator"
  • maintain for use and service;
    • "She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips"
  • hold and prevent from leaving;
  • prevent (food) from rotting;


Scrabble Score: 11

keeps is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

keeps is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

keeps is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 12

keeps is a valid Words With Friends word