Keep

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  • intransitive verb. To retain possession of.
  • intransitive verb. To have as a supply.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To provide (a family, for example) with maintenance and support.
  • intransitive verb. To support (a mistress or lover) financially.
  • intransitive verb. To put customarily; store.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To supply with room and board for a charge.
  • intransitive verb. To raise.
  • intransitive verb. To maintain for use or service.
  • intransitive verb. To manage, tend, or have charge of.
  • intransitive verb. To preserve (food).
  • intransitive verb. To cause to continue in a state, condition, or course of action.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To maintain records in.
  • intransitive verb. To enter (data) in a book.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To detain.
  • intransitive verb. To restrain.
  • intransitive verb. To prevent or deter.
  • intransitive verb. To refrain from divulging.
  • intransitive verb. To save; reserve.
  • intransitive verb. To adhere or conform to; follow.
  • intransitive verb. To be faithful to; fulfill.
  • intransitive verb. To celebrate; observe.
  • intransitive verb. To remain in a state or condition; stay.
  • intransitive verb. To continue to do.
  • intransitive verb. To remain fresh or unspoiled.
  • intransitive verb. To restrain oneself; hold oneself back.
  • noun. Care; charge.
  • noun. The means by which one is supported.
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. The stronghold of a castle.
  • noun. A jail.
  • phrasal verb. To persevere in work or an action.
  • phrasal verb. To prevent from growing, accomplishing, or succeeding.
  • phrasal verb. To hold under control or at a reduced level.
  • phrasal verb. To refrain from vomiting.
  • phrasal verb. To stay away from.
  • phrasal verb. To adhere to.
  • phrasal verb. To maintain in good condition.
  • phrasal verb. undefined
  • phrasal verb. To persevere in; carry on.
  • phrasal verb. To preserve or sustain.
  • phrasal verb. To continue at the same level or pace.
  • phrasal verb. To continue to pay off (a financial obligation).
  • phrasal verb. To match one's competitors, colleagues, or neighbors in success or lifestyle.
  • phrasal verb. To remain adequately informed.
  • idiom. (for keeps) For an indefinitely long period.
  • idiom. (for keeps) Seriously and permanently.
  • Word Usage
    "In case of falling into the water, the chief thing to do is to try to keep calm and to _keep your hands below your chin_."
    cross-reference
    apply  attend  cause  continue  detain  
    Equivalent
    Form
    has_topic
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    accommodate  book  cell  confine  detain  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Jeep  Peep  Streep  asleep  beep  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    be  body  came  cast  castle  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    POW camp  TLC  abide  abide  abide by  
    variant
    kept  
    verb-form
    keeping  keeps  kept