Begin and Keep

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Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Keep and begin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Begin".

Nearby Word: beginning

Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.

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Begin and keep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Begin" instead a verb "Keep".

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

life	begin life	keep life
relationship	begin relationship	keep relationship
control	begin control	keep control
show	begin show	keep show
Other words: time, way, game, story.

Except that the prophecy was a lie to begin with, created by Arronax-worshippers to keep everyone distracted from the actual work of keeping Arronax properly sealed.

Source: The Unchosen One
The hero trio play the game like it's a deathmatch much to the chagrin of the other students, who can't even begin to keep up with them.

Source: Western Animation / Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
The two soon become pen pals and begin a long distance relationship, while mysterious forces keep them apart and a strange man investigates their Psychic Link.

Source: Literature / Griffin And Sabine An Extraordinary Correspondence

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