I. verb
1.
Synonyms: obey , comply, conform, follow, mind, observe
Antonyms: neglect
2.
to notice or honor a day, occasion, or deed
keep the Sabbath by refraining from work
Synonyms: celebrate, commemorate, observe, solemnize
Related Word: regard, respect; bless, consecrate, sanctify; honor, laud, praise
Idioms: keep the faith
Contrasted words: disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, omit, overlook, slight; contravene, infringe, transgress, violate
Antonyms: break
3.
Synonyms: stock , carry
4.
Synonyms: restrain 1, bit, bridle, check, constrain, curb, hold back, hold down, hold in, inhibit
Antonyms: release
5.
to hold in one's possession or under one's control
kept all the money for himself
Synonyms: detain, hold, hold back, keep back, keep out, reserve, retain, withhold
Related Word: conserve, preserve, save; enjoy, have, own, possess; conduct, control, direct, manage
Contrasted words: cast, discard, junk; refuse, reject, repudiate, spurn; abandon, resign, surrender, yield
Antonyms: relinquish
6.
Synonyms: refrain 1, abstain, forbear, withhold
7.
Synonyms: conduct 3, carry on, direct, manage, operate, ordain, run
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: living , alimentation, alimony, bread, bread and butter, livelihood, maintenance, subsistence, support, sustenance
2.
Synonyms: jail , ||can, ||clink, cooler, jug, lockup, pen, ||pokey, prison, stir