Have and Keep

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Have

Have verb - To keep, control, or experience as one's own.

Usage example: my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles

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Keep is a synonym for have in action topic. In some cases you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Have", when it comes to topics like state, own, be in possession.

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

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Synonyms for Keep

Antonyms for Keep

Have is a synonym for keep in state topic. You can use "Have" instead a verb "Keep", if it concerns topics such as hold, stock, carry, possession.

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

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Common collocations

power	have power	keep power
life	have life	keep life
people	have people	keep people
children	have children	keep children
Other words: name, relationship, control, number, time, way, characters, money, hair, eyes, names, friends, powers, weapons.

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