Hand over and Keep back

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Hand over verb - To put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption.

Usage example: in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter

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Keep back is an antonym for hand over.

Keep back verb - Keep under control; keep in check.

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Hand over is an antonym for keep back.

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