Abandon
Abandon verb - To cause to remain behind.
Usage example: abandoned the group that he had been hiking with and struck out on his own
Keep
Keep verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.
Usage example: keep my secret and don't tell it to anyone
How words are described
| perfect | perfect abandon | perfect keep |
| complete | complete abandon | complete keep |
| great | great abandon | great keep |
| dark | dark abandon | dark keep |
| Other adjectives: ruthless, worst, surprising. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Parental Substitute: Georgy, for Meredith's and Jos's baby Sara, later Sara's parents abandon her with Georgy and the latter marries the widowed James in order for the state to let her keep the baby.
Source: Film / Georgy Girl -
When the mutations get too numerous to keep up, they simply abandon their daughter.
Source: Manga / Franken Fran -
Even after learning this they decide to keep the Oath as they think it's too important a principle to abandon.
Source: Martial Pacifist
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