Entry Word: keep

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to act properly in relation to <keep the Sabbath by not working>

Synonyms celebrate, commemorate, observe

Related Words bless, consecrate, sanctify, solemnize; honor, laud, praise; obey, respect, revere, reverence, venerate; remember

Phrases live up to

Near Antonyms disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook

Antonyms break, transgress, violate

2 to continue to have in oneʼs possession or power <the money is yours to keep> <keep my secret and donʼt tell it to anyone>

Synonyms hang on (to), hold, reserve, retain, withhold

Related Words conserve, preserve, save; enjoy, have, own, possess; conduct, control, detain, direct; bear, harbor

Near Antonyms abandon, cede, yield; contribute, donate, give; discard, dump; decline, reject, repudiate, spurn

Antonyms hand over, relinquish, surrender

3 to do what is required by the terms of <make sure you keep your promise to help out at the homeless shelter> — see fulfill 1
4 to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability <I keep extra toothbrushes for unexpected overnight guests> — see store 1