Follow through
Follow through verb - Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue.
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Synonyms for Follow through
Keep up and follow through are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Keep up" instead a verb "Follow through".
Keep up
Keep up verb - To continue to operate or to meet one's needs.
Follow through and keep up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Follow through" instead a verb "Keep up".
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Much of the plot of The Dresden Files novel Small Favor revolves around this, however with the subversion that Harry and the Big Bad both know neither side intends to follow through with their end of the bargain, but keep up with the pretense because it's the most profitable course.
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