keep
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Synonyms for keep
prevent
continue
Synonyms
- continue
- go on
- carry on
- persist in
- persevere in
- remain
hold on to
comply with
support
manage
Synonyms
- manage
- run
- administer
- be in charge (of)
- rule
- direct
- handle
- govern
- oversee
- supervise
- preside over
- superintend
delay
stay fresh
Synonyms
- stay fresh
- be suitable
- be safe to eat
- remain flavoursome
associate with
honour
board
for keeps
Synonyms
- forever
- permanent
- for all time
- for always
- for evermore
- for good and all
- till the cows come home
- till the end of time
- till Doomsday
keep at it
Synonyms
- persist with it
- continue
- carry on
- keep going
- stick with it
- stay with it
- be steadfast
- grind it out
- persevere with it
- remain with it
keep away
Synonyms
- stay away
- hold back
- stand back
- rest away
- wait away
keep on about something
keep on at someone
keep something back: hold back
keep something back: suppress
keep something back: restrain
keep something from someone
keep something up: continue
Synonyms
- continue
- make
- maintain
- carry on
- persist in
- persevere with
keep to something
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Synonyms for keep
to have or put in a customary place
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to remain fresh and unspoiled
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to control, restrict, or arrest
to carry out the functions, requirements, or terms of
to mark (a day or an event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing
keep back: to control, restrict, or arrest
keep on: to continue without halting despite difficulties or setbacks
keep out: to keep from being admitted, included, or considered
the means needed to support life
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Synonyms for keep
the financial means whereby one lives
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
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a cell in a jail or prison
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keep in a certain state, position, or activity
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
retain possession of
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
conform one's action or practice to
supply with room and board
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allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
supply with necessities and support
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
keep under control
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