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How to sign: lengthen or extend in duration or space
"We sustained the diplomatic negociations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work";
Similiar / Same: sustain, prolong
Categories: bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold
Within this category: retain
How to sign: keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
"We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the an;
Similiar / Same: conserve, preserve, maintain
Categories: keep
Within this category: embalm, hold the line, plastinate
