stays

/steɪz/
verb
  1. Continues to be in a particular place or condition; does not leave or change.
    • He stays calm even during stressful situations.
    • The milk stays fresh for about a week in the fridge.
    • She stays at home on weekends to relax.
  2. Remains or continues in a specified state or position.
    • The weather stays warm through October.
    • The secret stays between us.
    • The building stays empty after the fire.
Synonyms
noun
  1. Short periods of time spent in a place as a visitor or resident.
    • Her stays in the hospital were always brief.
    • We enjoyed our stays at several hotels during the trip.
    • The resort offers luxurious stays for families.
  2. Supports or braces used to hold something in position, such as ropes on a ship or structural supports.
    • The ship's stays kept the mast secure during the storm.
    • The tent stays prevented the poles from collapsing.
    • Old buildings often have iron stays to reinforce the walls.
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