behouden — meaning in English
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English meaning
- assert verb To state something firmly and confidently, as if it were beyond doubt.
- keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
- retain verb To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
- store verb To keep something in a particular place for future use.
Senses
behouden is used for these senses in English:
- assert To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures; to vindicate a claim or title to.
- keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
- retain To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
- store (transitive) To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.
assert — full definition
- verb To state something firmly and confidently, as if it were beyond doubt.
- verb To insist on a right, claim, or opinion, refusing to be ignored or overridden.
keep — full definition
- verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
- verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
- verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
- verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
- noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.