English Synonym Finder

keep

Definitions

To continue to have or hold something; to retain possession of.

To cause to remain in a particular state, condition, or place.

To observe, fulfill, or carry out a promise, agreement, or custom.

Examples

Please keep the door closed to prevent the cat from escaping.

It is important to keep your promises if you want people to trust you.

I like to keep a small notebook in my pocket to jot down ideas.

Synonyms

retain hold preserve maintain store reserve save

Antonyms

discard release lose abandon give surrender relinquish