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keep

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of keep

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

the keep of the stable is mainly left to the two equine-loving daughters

Synonyms of keep

care and feeding, conservation, conserving, maintenance, preservation, preserving, sustentation, upkeep

Words Related to keep

conservancy

support, sustaining

care, custody, guardianship

defense, guarding, protection, safeguarding, safekeeping

Near Antonyms of keep

dereliction, disregard, ignoring, inattention, neglect, negligence

damage, demolition, destruction, harm, hurt, injury, ruin, ruination

keep

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of keep

1 to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony

keep the Sabbath by not working

Synonyms of keep

celebrate, commemorate, observe

Words Related to keep

bless, consecrate, sanctify, solemnize

fete (or fête), honor, laud, praise

memorialize, remember

Near Antonyms of keep

blow off, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook

Antonyms of keep

break, transgress, violate

2 to continue to have in one's possession or power

the money is yours to keep

keep my secret and don't tell it to anyone

Synonyms of keep

hold, reserve, retain, withhold

Words Related to keep

conserve, guard, preserve, protect, save

boast, enjoy, have, own, possess

command, control, detain, direct, manage, rule

bear, harbor

cherish, cling (to), hug, treasure

Phrases Synonymous with keep

hang on to, hold on to

Near Antonyms of keep

abandon, cede, drop

contribute, donate, give, hand out

discard, dump

decline, reject, repudiate, spurn

lose

Antonyms of keep

give up, hand over, release, relinquish, surrender, yield

3 to do what is required by the terms of

make sure you keep your promise to help out at the homeless shelter

Synonyms of keep

answer, complete, comply (with), fill, fulfill (or fulfil), meet, redeem, satisfy

Words Related to keep

conclude, consummate, finalize, finish, perfect

accomplish, achieve, bring about, bring off, carry out, effect

commit, compass, discharge, execute, follow through (with), make, perform

Phrases Synonymous with keep

abide by, make good (or make good on)

Near Antonyms of keep

default (on)

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

Antonyms of keep

breach, break, transgress, violate

4 to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability

I keep extra toothbrushes for unexpected overnight guests

Synonyms of keep

put up, reposit, store, stow

Words Related to keep

cellar, garage, hangar, house, warehouse

file, pack, shelve

5 to pay the living expenses of

agreed to keep both of their children in off-campus housing until they graduated and found jobs

Synonyms of keep

maintain, provide (for), support

Words Related to keep

finance, fund, patronize, set up, sponsor, stake, underwrite

Phrases Synonymous with keep

foot the bill (for), take care of

6 to look after and make decisions about

enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away

Synonyms of keep

administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend

Words Related to keep

care (for), mind, watch

lead, pilot, steer

guard, protect, safeguard

micromanage, stage-manage

codirect, comanage

Phrases Synonymous with keep

watch over

7 to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

try to keep your composure no matter what happens

Synonyms of keep

bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, curb, govern, hold, inhibit, measure, pull in, regulate, rein (in), restrain, rule, tame

Words Related to keep

bottle (up), choke (back), hold back, mince, muffle, pocket, repress, sink, smother, squelch, stifle, strangle, suppress, swallow

arrest, interrupt, stop

block, hamper, handcuff, hinder, impede, obstruct

gag, muzzle, silence

Near Antonyms of keep

liberate, loose, loosen, unleash

air, express, take out, vent

Antonyms of keep

lose

8 to drive danger or attack away from

may God bless and keep you

Synonyms of keep

bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, forfend, guard, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, ward

Words Related to keep

avert, prevent

oppose, resist, withstand

battle, contend, fight, war

conserve, preserve, save

buffer, palisade, picket, wall

Phrases Synonymous with keep

stand up for

Near Antonyms of keep

bombard, storm

beset, besiege, overrun

capitulate, cave, submit, yield

Antonyms of keep

assail, assault, attack

Synonym Discussion of keep

keep, observe, celebrate, commemorate mean to notice or honor a day, occasion, or deed. keep stresses the idea of not neglecting or violating.

- kept the Sabbath by refraining from work

observe suggests marking the occasion by ceremonious performance.

- not all holidays are observed nationally

celebrate suggests acknowledging an occasion by festivity.

- traditionally celebrates Thanksgiving with a huge dinner

commemorate suggests that an occasion is marked by observances that remind one of the origin and significance of the event.

- commemorate Memorial Day with the laying of wreaths

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