erhalten — meaning in English

English meaning

• keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
• obtain verb To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.
• preserve verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
• receive verb To be given, sent, or handed something.

Senses

erhalten is used for these senses in English:

• keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
• keep up (transitive) To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating or falling.
• preserve To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
• receive (transitive, dated) To take, as something that is offered; to accept.
• receive (transitive) To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
• receive (sports) To be in a position to take possession, or hit back the ball.

keep — full definition

1. verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
2. verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
3. verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
4. verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
5. noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.

obtain — full definition

1. verb To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.
2. verb To be the case or hold true, especially in formal or legal contexts.

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