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Word: Keep
Speech Type: Verb
late Old English cēpan ‘seize, take in’, also ‘care for, attend to’, of unknown origin
kiːp
have or retain possession of
Short Definition:have or retain possession of
Examples:- return one copy to me, keeping the other for your files
- my father would keep the best for himself
- she had trouble keeping her balance
cause to continue in a specified condition, position, course, etc.
Short Definition:continue in specified condition etc.
Examples:- the guidance system keeps the machine on course
- he kept his eyes on the road
- keep your hands off me
- she might be kept alive artificially by machinery
provide for the sustenance of (someone)
Short Definition:provide for sustenance of
Examples:- he had to keep his large family in the manner he had chosen
honour or fulfil (a commitment or undertaking)
Short Definition:honour commitment
Examples:- I'll keep my promise, naturally
make written entries in (a diary) on a regular basis
Short Definition:make entries in diary
Examples:- the master kept a weekly journal
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