keeps

The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.

“He works as a cobbler's apprentice for his keep.”

The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.

The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case.

“to be in good keep”

That which is kept in charge; a charge.

A cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place.

To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.

“to keep silence;  to keep one's word;  to keep possession”

(heading) To hold the status of something.

(heading) To hold or be held in a state.

To wait for, keep watch for.

To act as wicket-keeper.

“Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.”

To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.

To be in session; to take place.

“School keeps today.”

To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.

(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.

To observe or celebrate (a holiday).

“The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26.”

Keeping