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keep
Synonyms and Antonyms of keep
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
keep
Synonyms and Antonyms of keep
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to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
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to continue to have in oneʼs possession or power
hang on to, hold on to
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to do what is required by the terms of
abide by, make good (or make good on)
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to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability
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to pay the living expenses of
foot the bill (for), take care of
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to look after and make decisions about
administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend
watch over
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to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
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to drive danger or attack away from
stand up for
Synonym Discussion of keep
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- kept the Sabbath by refraining from work
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- not all holidays are observed nationally
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- traditionally celebrates Thanksgiving with a huge dinner
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- commemorate Memorial Day with the laying of wreaths
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