to keep
∞
1.0
- verb
- /kip/
:
cumplir
- The solicitor didn't keep in touch with him.
- keep a promise
- keep one's word
- keep a commitment
And you continually don't keep the promise to yourself.
- And you continually don't keep the promise to yourself.
- And so you guys know I will keep you updated on this.
- But also we can't trust the AI to keep its deal later.
Examples
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Another provider said that CBHNs were valuable and helped to keep people from falling into the cracks.
Academic text (2011) -
You made a promise, you didn't keep your promise.
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So they in fact did keep their word and I kept mine.
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Do you believe in keeping your promises?
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And I'll keep my promise because you dared to try.
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Robert's parents seemed to keep an appropriate balance in terms of parental expectation.
Academic text (2015) -
Sun-Tzu's ancient wisdom is relevant today: "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."
Academic text (2008) -
He always tries to keep the promises he makes to his friends.
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In order to build trust, it's important to keep your commitments in the workplace.
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She decided to keep the traditions her family had celebrated for generations.
Synonyms
∞
1.4
To join fun events to mark a special day or achievement
∞
1.0
Keep something for use later
∞
1.0
To act according to rules, advice, or beliefs
931
3.1
Keep an activity, quality, or schedule going over time
343
3.0
Keep doing something without changing it, for example following a plan
236
3.4
To keep having something such as a job or possession
176
4.4
To support and keep a law, decision, or belief in effect
174
2.7
To watch and write down progress or details
93
3.4
To follow a rule or tradition by doing what it asks
87
4.7
Continue to follow and support a rule, belief, or person
79
3.9
To follow rules or instructions
53
3.0
To take care of something so it stays in good condition
36
4.1
Keep a promise or pay what you owe
25
3.5
To stay loyal to a promise, plan or belief
21
3.0
Continue doing what everyone agreed without changing it
5
2.5
Do what you say you will do for someone
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
4
7.5
Try to have the same things and life as neighbors to appear successful
- Informal
4
7.1
To not tell people outside the family about important things
- Informal
1
7.7
To work hard for a long time on a difficult task without stopping
- Informal
1
8.1
To stay very alert and watch what is happening around you
1
7.6
To not tell people your plans or feelings to get an advantage
1
9.9
Stay alert and ready to move, like resting a hockey stick on the ice
1
9.2
To keep going without giving up after facing many hard times
- Informal
To stay within safe limits and avoid getting into trouble
- Informal
To pay close attention to what people say and do to know what is happening
- Informal
To work hard and continue when things are difficult
Phrasal Verbs
- Informal
408
2.4
To watch someone or something carefully to make sure nothing bad happens
42
3.6
Not to touch or interfere with something that belongs to someone else
10
6.3
To avoid getting too close to someone or something, often emotionally
Compounds
- Specialized
An electrical switch that stays in its last on or off position without power
How Reliable
Surface Forms
Etymology
Keep comes from an old English word cepan meaning 'to hold' or 'observe'. So to keep a promise is to 'hold to' what you said and do it as you agreed.