stays
/steɪz/
verb
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.