Another word for keep

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Verb

To have and maintain in one's possession

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To have for sale

stock
carry

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To supply with the necessities of life

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take-care-of

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To have or put in a customary place

store

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To remain fresh and unspoiled

last

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To persevere in some condition, action, or belief

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To control, restrict, or arrest

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To hold oneself back

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To reserve for the future

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To carry out the functions, requirements, or terms of

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live up to

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To act in conformity with

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toe the line or mark

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To mark (a day or an event) with ceremonies of respect, festivity, or rejoicing

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Noun

The means needed to support life

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A place for the confinement of persons in lawful detention

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keep back

To have and maintain in one's possession

keep back

To control, restrict, or arrest

keep off

To turn or drive away

keep on

To continue without halting despite difficulties or setbacks

keep out

To keep from being admitted, included, or considered

keep up

To keep in a condition of good repair, efficiency, or use

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Another word for keep

Verb

To hold

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To maintain

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To continue

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To operate

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To tend

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To remain

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To store

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To prevent; used with from

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To observe

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for-keeps

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