Collocations with "keep"

112 collocations found

Categories

VERB + NOUN(28)VERB + ADJECTIVE(3)VERB + young(1)VERB + warm (adj., temperature)(1)VERB + VOW(1)Verb + Noun (to perform a watch)(1)VERBS + up to date(1)VERB + thread(1)VERB + temper(1)VERB + supple(1)VERB + NOUN (supply)(1)VERB + STATUS QUO(1)VERB + statistics(1)VERB + SPOTLIGHT (public attention)(1)VERB + silence (not saying anything)(1)VERBS + sense of humour(1)VERB + semblance(1)VERB + SELF-CONTROL(1)VERB + secret(1)VERB + NOUN (Actions on Game Score)(1)VERB + sabbath(1)VERB + rendezvous(1)VERB + NOUN (list of names)(1)VERB + quiet (adj)(1)VERB + profile(1)VERB + POULTRY(1)VERB + possession(1)VERB + pig(1)VERB + peace(1)VERB + PATIENCE(1)VERB + NOUN (meaning: speed)(1)VERB + oath(1)VERB + notebook(1)VERB + note(1)VERB + monopoly(1)VERB + MISTRESS(1)VERB + minutes (sense: meeting record)(1)VERB + memento(1)VERB + log (written record)(1)PHRASES: lock (verb)(1)lead (noun): position ahead of other people(1)VERB + NOUN (sense: diary)(1)VERB + informed(1)VERB + hold(1)VERB + HEN(1)VERB + healthy(1)Verb + grip(1)VERB + garden(1)VERB + front(1)VERB + footing (sense: secure grip with your feet)(1)VERB + fine (adj, sunny)(1)VERB + NOUN (collection of papers)(1)VERB + ADJ(1)VERB + engagement(1)VERB + edge (advantage)(1)VERB + dry (adj.)(1)VERB + DOG(1)VERB + distance(1)VERB + diary(1)VERB + DATE (social meeting)(1)VERB + cool (adjective: calm)(1)VERB + conscious(1)VERB + composure(1)VERB + ADJECTIVE (near)(1)VERB + CHICKEN (bird)(1)VERBS + cheerful(1)VERB + NOUN (money back)(1)VERB + CATTLE(1)VERB + cat(1)VERB + calm (adjective)(1)VERB + busy(1)VERB + bodyguard(1)VERB + blog(1)VERBS + ADJ(1)VERB + awake (as adjective)(1)VERB + appointment (meeting)(1)Verb + animal(1)VERB + afloat (financially solvent)(1)VERB + afloat (floating on water)(1)3: record of money(1)VERB + pet(1)PHRASES(1)NOUN + NOUN(1)
identity7.1
rhythm7.1
keep cattle

To own and care for cattle, usually on a farm.

cattle7.0
keep contact

To continue to communicate with someone.

contact7.0
keep an engagement

To attend a scheduled appointment; to not cancel it.

engagement7.0
keep order

To maintain a state of peace and control.

order7.0
keep poultry

To own and care for poultry, typically on a small scale.

poultry7.0
keep a register

To maintain an official list of names or items.

register7.0
keep the sabbath

To adhere to the religious observances and rules of the Sabbath.

sabbath7.0
keep self-respect

to maintain one's sense of personal worth

self-respect7.0
keep a sense of humour

To maintain a humorous perspective, especially in a difficult situation.

sense of humour7.0
silence7.0
keep vigilant

Implies a continuous effort to remain watchful.

vigilant7.0
keep your word

to do what you promised to do

word7.0
keep hold

to maintain a grip on something

hold6.9
keep a mistress

To maintain a long-term illicit relationship, often with financial support.

mistress6.9
keep chickens

to own and care for chickens, usually for their eggs or meat

chicken6.8
keep up a front

To maintain a false or brave appearance.

front6.8
keep a monopoly

To continue to have exclusive control.

monopoly6.8
keep slaves

to maintain ownership of slaves over time

slave6.8
garden6.7
keep the books

to keep the financial records of a business

book6.6
keep cheerful

to make an effort to continue being happy

cheerful6.5
keep fish

to have fish as pets

fish6.5
keep its flavour

to maintain its taste

flavour6.5
keep a goat

To own and care for a goat, usually for milk or meat.

goat6.5
keep possession

to continue to have something; not lose it

possession6.5
keep semblance

to continue to have an outward appearance of something, especially with effort

semblance6.5
keep statistics

To maintain a record of statistical data over time.

statistics6.5