Synonym: conserve, guard, have, hold, maintain, preserve, protect, save, tend. Antonym: break. Similar words: keep to, keep up, keep on, keep off, keep away, keep down, keep back, keep out of. Meaning: [kɪːp] n. 1. the financial means whereby one lives 2. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress 3. a cell in a jail or prison. v. 1. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" 2. continue a certain state, condition, or activity 3. retain possession of 4. prevent from doing something or being in a certain state 5. conform one's action or practice to 6. observe correctly or closely 7. look after; be the keeper of; have charge of 8. maintain by writing regular records 9. supply with room and board 10. allow to remain in a place or position 11. supply with necessities and support 12. fail to spoil or rot 13. celebrate, as of holidays or rites 14. keep under control; keep in check 15. maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger 16. raise 17. retain rights to 18. store or keep customarily 19. have as a supply 20. maintain for use and service 21. hold and prevent from leaving 22. prevent (food) from rotting.
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91 I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Mel went and let the cat out of the bag.
92 He was walking at a very quick pace and I had to jog to keep up with him.
93 To keep the company alive, half the workforce is being made redundant.
94 He started to walk faster and the children had to run to keep up.
95 Keep me in your memory, leave out all the rest.
96 Put a book under the table to keep it stable.
97 Painstaking effort, three words, a name, a hard, a called function, must keep up your spirits, work hard.
98 The child couldn't keep his balance on his new bicycle.
99 We tried to keep him alive but to no avail.
100 May you keep in good health and good spirit both on your birthday and all through the year.Hope your birthday is happy and your wishes all come true.
101 The windows were covered in wire mesh to keep out flies.
102 In winter we wear woollen clothes to keep us warm.
103 Despite the continuing recession, the government has asked people to keep faith with its reforms.
104 No one is born a genius.Just keep on doing what you like and that itself is a talent.
105 Do you have a map? Because I just keep losting in your eyes!
106 We ask the public to have their dogs neutered and keep them under close supervision.
107 They've put in time and effort to keep the strike going.
108 Wraparounds keep the wind out of your eyes if you're going cycling.
109 The teacher could not keep control of the class any longer.
110 Good things come to those who smile. Have you smile today? Keep smiling.
111 Don't keep blaming your little sister for your bad behavior.
112 My swimming goggles keep steaming up so I can't see.
113 They embraced and wept and promised to keep in touch.
114 George puffed and panted and he tried to keep up.
115 I keep cool by staying in the shade and not moving much.
116 I keep my collection of old china in the cabinet.
117 My spirit and soul[sentencedict.com], keep waiting in your heart the door.
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118 I'm too much of a cynic to believe that he'll keep his promise.
119 You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse.
120 You're not obligated to win. You're obligated to keep trying. To the best you can do everyday.
More similar words: keep to, keep up, keep on, keep off, keep away, keep down, keep back, keep out of, keep from, keep up with, keep in mind, keep in touch, keep an eye on, keep pace with, keep company with, sweep, steep, sleep, go to sleep, take effect.