keep

verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026

To have or maintain possession of something.

NERC CIP-005-5 (Electronic Security Perimeters) v5

Senses

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prevent (food) from rotting

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stick to correctly or closely

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maintain by writing regular records

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supply with necessities and support

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hold and prevent from leaving

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retain possession of

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look after

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maintain for use and service

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have as a supply

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store or keep customarily

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retain rights to

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allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

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keep under control

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stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

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behave as expected during of holidays or rites

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conform one's action or practice to

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to supply with room and board

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to raise or look after

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keep in a certain state, position, or activity

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continue a certain state, condition, or activity

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maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

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fail to spoil or rot

Classifications

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Variants

synonym
celebratecontinuego alonggo onholdhold backhold onkeep onmaintainobservepreservepreventprickproceedrestrainretainsavestay freshsustain
pasttense
keeped
presentparticiple
keeping
thirdpersonsingular
keeps
pastparticiple
keeped