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Present participle for to forgo, or prevent oneself from doing, something
“He had to discipline himself to keep from overeating.”
Present participle for to deter or dissuade someone from engaging in an activity
“How can I keep my husband from looking at other women?”
Present participle for to keep knowledge or information to oneself
“When we want to keep something from someone who's important to us, we invent excuses to justify holding on to our secrets.”
Present participle for to keep from danger or harm
“You cannot keep your heart from harm. The only possible way to keep your heart safe would be to lock it up and guard it, imprisoning it.”
Present participle for to cease, or cause to cease, being dependent on (something)
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