entretenir

Definitions of entretenir
  1. verb
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
    synonyms: garder, maintenir
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    continuer, poursuivre
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
    recommencer, reprendre
    take up or begin anew
    persister dans, persévérer
    be persistent, refuse to stop
    perpétuer
    cause to continue or prevail
    continuer, prolonger
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
  2. verb
    keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
    synonyms: conserver, préserver
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    types:
    embaumer
    preserve a dead body
    momifier
    remove the organs and dry out (a dead body) in order to preserve it
    type of:
    avoir en garde, garder, prendre soin de
    look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
  3. verb
    maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
    synonyms: maintenir
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    type of:
    ressentir, éprouver
    undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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