vverb.socialdirect the course of; manage or controlSynset:conduct deal
Examples:- You cannot conduct business like this
Derivationally Related Form:conductingdealdealingsdealing
Hypernyms:care deal handle manage
Inherited Hypernyms:conductmanagecontrol
Direct Hyponyms:racketeer
Full Troponyms:racketeer
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody (apply to: conduct)
vverb.stativekeep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or lastSynset:bear on continue preserve uphold
Examples:- preserve the peace in the family
- continue the family tradition
- Carry on the old traditions
Antonyms:discontinue
Derivationally Related Form:upholderpreservation
Hypernyms:hold keep maintain
Inherited Hypernyms:continuekeep
Direct Hyponyms:hang inhang onhold onkeep upmummifyperpetuateperseverepersistprolongre-startrestartresumesustain
Full Troponyms:ask for iteternizemummifyobstinateperpetuatepersevereplugprolongresumeretainstick to
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.communicationcontinue talkingSynset:continue go on proceed
Examples:- 'I know it's hard', he continued, 'but there is no choice'
- carry on--pretend we are not in the room
Derivationally Related Form:continuation
Hypernyms:speak talk
Inherited Hypernyms:continuetalkcommunicateinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:jogrambleramble onsegue
Full Troponyms:ramble onsegue
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s VERB-ing | Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s to INFINITIVE
vverb.socialmisbehave badly; act in a silly or improper waySynset:act up
Examples:- The children acted up when they were not bored
Hypernyms:misbehave misconduct misdemean
Inherited Hypernyms:act upmisbehaveact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s