keep

/kˈiːp/

/ˈkip/

[verbe] [nom]

to keep

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

tenir

to have or continue to have something

Synonymes : hold on

Antonymes : lose

1.1

garder

to have or store something in a specific place

rester

to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Synonymes : continue

keep on

retain

2.1

continuer

to do something many times or continue doing something

Synonymes : continue

go along

go on

proceed

Antonymes : discontinue

2.2

préserver

to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Synonymes : hold

maintain

2.3

se conserver

(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition

Synonymes : stay fresh

2.4

retenir

to delay someone or cause them to be late

faire vivre

to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live

Synonymes : maintain

sustain

3.1

garder

to own and take care of animals

3.2

tenir

to manage something one owns, particularly a business

3.3

protéger

to guard, protect, or defend someone

Synonymes : preserve

tenir

to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement

Synonymes : observe

Antonymes : transgress

tenir

to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement

enregistrer

to write something down, particularly for archival purposes

Synonymes : maintain

guarder

to put something aside for someone so that one can give it to them when they ask for it

Synonymes : maintain

Exemples

1. The tracking system keeps the satellite in orbit.

2. The soldiers kept the attackers at bay.

3. The magazine keeps tabs on the latest fashion trends.

4. The cut and thrust of the business world keeps entrepreneurs on their toes.

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