KEEP (TO) Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

keep (to) 1 of 2

verb

Definition of keep (to) next

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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keep to

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phrase

as in obey

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

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Stephens would do well to stop flagellating himself and the Never Trumpers and instead join democracy advocates in defending the rule of law in a dangerous new world.

DP Opinion, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration has defended the law by citing a compelling interest in national security.

Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025

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