Thesaurus
keep
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of KEEP
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to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony <keep the Sabbath by not working>
Related Words bless, consecrate, sanctify, solemnize; fete (or fête), honor, laud, praise; memorialize, remember
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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>
Related Words conserve, guard, preserve, protect, save; boast, enjoy, have, own, possess; command, control, detain, direct, manage, rule; bear, harbor; cherish, cling (to), hug, treasure
Phrases hang on to, hold on to
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to do what is required by the terms of <make sure you keep your promise to help out at the homeless shelter>
Related Words conclude, consummate, finalize, finish, perfect; accomplish, achieve, bring about, bring off, carry out, effect; commit, compass, discharge, execute, follow through (with), make, perform
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to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) <at least try to keep your temper during the holiday meal>
Synonyms bridle, check, constrain, contain, curb, govern, hold, inhibit, keep, measure, pull in, regulate, rein (in), restrain, rule, tame
Related Words 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
Antonyms lose
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to drive danger or attack away from <may God bless and keep you>
Synonyms bulwark, cover, fence, fend, forfend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, ward
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