bevare — meaning in English

English meaning

• husband noun A man who is married to someone.
• keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
• maintain verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.

Senses

bevare is used for these senses in English:

• husband (transitive) To conserve.
• keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
• maintain To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]

husband — full definition

1. noun A man who is married to someone.
2. verb To manage resources carefully and economically.

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.

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