OVERKEEPS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word overkeeps. (close relations)
Definition of OVERKEEPS
Best Alternative Words for OVERKEEPS
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preserves | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fruit preserved by cooking with sugar | ||||||||
guards | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
maintains | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction • supply with necessities and support • state categorically • have and exercise • maintain for use and service • maintain by writing regular records • state or assert • support against an opponent • stick to correctly or closely | ||||||||
protects | verbv | |||||||
verb • shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage • use tariffs to favor domestic industry | ||||||||
retains | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back within • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature • secure and keep for possible future use or application • keep in one's mind | ||||||||
saves | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring verb • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • to keep up and reserve for personal or special use • bring into safety • spend less; buy at a reduced price • accumulate money for future use • make unnecessary an expenditure or effort • save from sins • refrain from harming • spend sparingly, avoid the waste of • retain rights to • record data on a computer | ||||||||
upholds | verbv | |||||||
verb • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals • support against an opponent |