verb
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To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
example
to keep silence; to keep one's word; to keep possession
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(heading) To hold the status of something.
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(heading) To hold or be held in a state.
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To wait for, keep watch for.
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To act as wicket-keeper.
example
Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years.
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To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
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To be in session; to take place.
example
School keeps today.
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To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
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(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
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To observe or celebrate (a holiday).
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The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26.