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Stored or put away
“The kept items needed to be minimal because I was condensing my life.”
Retained in one's possession
“Then, the hoarder experiences difficulty figuring out how to organize all the kept items.”
Commemorated or followed, typically of a cultural event
“Ganesha's birthday will always be a kept holiday.”
Kept (in reserve) specially for a particular person
Captured or seized, as of a person or object
Kept or preserved in a can or similar container
That has been stolen through theft
(of a space) Restricted in area or volume
Kept as a pet
Having been imposed or established by authority
To have made a living for the benefit of others
Past tense for to put or store in a regular place
“We usually keep our food items in the pantry.”
Past tense for to hold or maintain
“I plan to keep my savings for a rainy day.”
Past tense for to prevent or delay (from doing something)
“All this work will keep me from enjoying my weekend.”
Past tense for to fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
“I always keep any promise that I make.”
Past tense for to continue or cause to continue in a specified condition, position or course
“Let's keep calm while we figure out a solution to this problem.”
(of an expression) Past tense for to keep from exceeding an acceptable degree or level
“We have to keep our composure in the face of any challenges we encounter.”
Past tense for to continue doing or to do repeatedly
“Keep practicing until you get the hang of it.”
Past tense for to have as part of normal stock
“The shop will usually keep a good stock of tools and gadgets.”
Past tense for to make a living for the benefit of others
“Robert worked hard to keep his family.”
Past tense for to maintain by writing regular records in
“Eliza began to keep a diary of the daily events in her life.”
Past tense for to associate with
“I am concerned about the company you keep.”
(of food) Past tense for to stay fresh
“Any leftover food will keep for up to three days.”
(of animals) Past tense for to own and look after for pleasure or profit
“Lisa was overjoyed at the prospect of being able to keep a pony.”
Past tense for to keep (something) going
“I worry about the future. How long can we keep the old traditions?”
(of a shop or business) Past tense for to own or manage
“I would like to keep a little antique shop someday.”
Past tense for to protect or shield from harm or danger
“My job is to keep the cattle.”
Past tense for to celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary
“Where in the New Testament are we told to keep the Sabbath?”
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