Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Mend
Mend verb - To put into good shape or working order again.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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It's now up to Daddy to cook, clean, make, mend, and keep up with the high-pressure neighborhood mom clique.
Source: Men Can't Keep House -
I'll mow your lawn Clear the leaves out your drain I'll mend your roof, to keep out the rain I take the work that God provides I'm a jack of all trades Honey, we'll be all right.
Source: Jack-of-All-Trades -
Virgin Sacrifice: The Alchemist requires the blood of young female virgins to keep the mask that gives him his powers on the mend.
Source: Film / Vidocq
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