verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

retain, resist, constrain

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Example Sentences

Example:The company decided to retain its outstanding debts as an investment strategy.

Definition:To keep or hold something, often without the intention of relinquishing it.

From retain

Example:The plaintiff decided to resist the defendant's efforts to relend a claim over the disputed property.

Definition:To resist or refuse to give up something, especially a claim or right.

From resist

Example:The new government implemented a new set of constraints to ensure the country's stability.

Definition:To limit or restrict, often in a negative or unpleasant way.

From constrain