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continue  uphold  carry on  bear on  preserve
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Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last WordNet 3.0
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Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
To protect; to keep; to maintain the condition of. OmegaWiki
To have or maintain. Wiktionary
To maintain throughout; to keep intact. Wiktionary
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Preserve the peace in the family WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Continue the family tradition WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Carry on the old traditions WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
It is difficult to carry on a conversation with so many distractions. Wiktionary
To carry on commerce in a market. Wiktionary
To preserve appearances; to preserve silence. Wiktionary
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