This is the 1617th most frequent Russian word.
хранить
To keep, preserve, or store.
The verb "хранить" is used to indicate storing or keeping an item for safekeeping.
Я храню старые письма от бабушки в коробке.
I keep old letters from my grandmother in a box.
Here, "хранить" means to preserve or maintain something intangible, such as knowledge or tradition.
Наша традиция хранит знания предков.
Our tradition preserves the knowledge of our ancestors.
In this context, "хранить" conveys the meaning of protecting or caring for something.