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ALL meanings of keeps

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  • noun keeps keeps, (used with a singular verb) a game of marbles in which the players keep the marbles they have won. 1
  • idioms keeps for keeps, Informal. under the stipulation that one keeps one's winnings. with serious intent or purpose. finally; permanently: They decided to settle the argument for keeps. 1
  • idioms keeps keep books, to maintain financial records. 1
  • idioms keeps keep tab / tabs on. tab1 (def 15). 1
  • idioms keeps keep time. time (def 50). 1
  • idioms keeps keep to oneself, to remain aloof from the society of others. to hold (something) as secret or confidential: I'll tell you only if you promise to keep it to yourself. 1
  • idioms keeps keep track of. track (def 38). 1
  • noun keeps Plural form of keep. 1
  • verb with object keeps to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change. 1
  • verb with object keeps to hold or have the use of for a period of time: You can keep it for the summer. 1
  • verb with object keeps to hold in a given place; store: You can keep your things in here. 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain (some action), especially in accordance with specific requirements, a promise, etc.: to keep watch; to keep step. 1
  • verb with object keeps to cause to continue in a given position, state, course, or action: to keep a light burning; to keep a child happy. 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain in condition or order, as by care and labor: He keeps his car in good condition. 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain in usable or edible condition; preserve: If you want to keep meat for a long time, freeze it. 1
  • verb with object keeps to hold in custody or under guard, as a prisoner: They kept him in jail. 1
  • verb with object keeps to cause to stay in a particular place; prevent or restrain from departure: The work kept her at the office. 1
  • verb with object keeps to have regularly in stock and for sale: to keep a large supply of machine parts. 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain in one's service or for one's use or enjoyment: to keep a car and chauffeur. 1
  • verb with object keeps to associate with: She keeps bad company. 1
  • verb with object keeps to have the care, charge, or custody of: She keeps my dog when I travel. 1
  • verb with object keeps to refrain from disclosing; withhold from the knowledge of others: to keep a secret. 1
  • verb with object keeps to withhold from use; reserve; save: I'll keep this toy until you learn to behave. Keep the good wine for company. 1
  • verb with object keeps to hold back or restrain: They kept the child from talking. Nothing can keep him from doing it. 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain control of; regulate: to keep the peace; to keep your temper. 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain by writing: to keep a diary. 1
  • verb with object keeps to record (business transactions, daily occurrences, etc.) regularly: to keep records; to keep a list of visitors. 1
  • verb with object keeps to observe; pay obedient regard to (a law, rule, promise, etc.). 1
  • verb with object keeps to conform to; follow; fulfill: to keep one's word. 1
  • verb with object keeps to observe (a season, festival, etc.) with formalities or rites: to keep Christmas. 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain or carry on, as an establishment, business, etc.; manage. 1
  • verb with object keeps to guard; protect: He kept her from harm. 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain or support: It costs more each year to keep a house. 1
  • verb with object keeps to support or contribute to the support of in return for sexual or other favors. 1
  • verb with object keeps to take care of; tend: to keep a vegetable garden. 1
  • verb with object keeps to raise (livestock): These farmers keep goats and cattle. 1
  • verb with object keeps to remain in (a place, spot, etc.): Please keep your seats. 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain one's position in or on: He kept the job. 1
  • verb with object keeps to continue to follow (a path, track, course, etc.). 1
  • verb with object keeps to maintain in active existence, as an assembly, court, or fair. 1
  • verb without object keeps to continue in an action, course, position, state, etc.: to keep in sight; to keep going. 1
  • verb without object keeps to remain, or continue to be, as specified: to keep cool. 1
  • verb without object keeps to remain or stay in a particular place: to keep indoors. 1
  • verb without object keeps to continue unimpaired or without spoiling: The food will keep on ice. 1
  • verb without object keeps to admit of being reserved for a future occasion: I have more to tell you, but it will keep. 1
  • verb without object keeps to keep oneself or itself as specified (followed by away, back, off, out, etc.): Keep off the grass. 1
  • verb without object keeps to restrain oneself; refrain (usually followed by from): Try to keep from smiling. 1
  • noun keeps board and lodging; subsistence; support: to work for one's keep. 1
  • noun keeps the innermost and strongest structure or central tower of a medieval castle. 1
  • noun keeps plural of keep. 0
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