tenir

Definitions of tenir
  1. verb
    remain in a certain state, position, or condition
    synonyms: maintenir, rester dans un certain état
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    type of:
    continuer
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
  2. verb
    maintain by writing regular records
    synonyms: garder
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    type of:
    faire un enregistrement de, mettre par écrit
    make a record of; set down in permanent form
  3. verb
    organize or be responsible for
    synonyms: donner
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    type of:
    conduire, diriger, gérer
    be in charge of
  4. verb
    drink alcohol without showing ill effects
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    type of:
    boire, picoler
    consume alcohol
  5. verb
    continue to live through hardship or adversity
    synonyms: survivre, vivre, vivre de
    vivre, être
    have life, be alive
    subsister, survivre, vivre, être en vie
    support oneself
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    types:
    tenir debout
    resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
    persister
    survive from season to season, of plants
    passer
    live out one's life; live to the end
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