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keep (to)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of keep (to)

to give steadfast support to

Dan always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular.

Synonyms of keep (to)

adhere (to), cling (to), hew (to), stand by, stick (to or with)

Words Related to keep (to)

advocate, back, champion, confirm, defend, endorse (also indorse), espouse, support, uphold

accept, adopt, cherish, cultivate, embrace, follow, foster, heed

backstop, bolster, boost, buttress, enforce, reinforce (also reenforce)

Phrases Synonymous with keep (to)

abide by, hold to, live up to

Near Antonyms of keep (to)

abandon, desert, forsake, give up, relinquish, spurn, surrender

recall, recant, reconsider, renege, renounce, retract, revoke, take back, unsay, withdraw

controvert, disagree (with), disprove, dispute, rebut, refute

contradict, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, repudiate

back down, back off, backtrack

Antonyms of keep (to)

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