KEEP (TO) Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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as in to stick (to or with)

to give steadfast support to always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular

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as in obey

to act according to the commands of Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?

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Despite so much going on in his life, Anthony’s zeal for defending the rights of insurance policyholders remains as strong as ever.

Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
One of the founders of U.S. Steel, and a key figure in the creation of General Electric, Morgan, who helped President Grover Cleveland avert a national financial disaster, in 1895, by defending the gold standard, didn’t have much patience for those who felt there were things that couldn’t get done.

Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024

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