Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Ration
Ration verb - To give as a share or portion.
Usage example: the region has had to ration water during times of drought
How words are described
| normal | normal keep | normal ration |
| regular | regular keep | regular ration |
| proper | proper keep | proper ration |
| actual | actual keep | actual ration |
| Other adjectives: extra. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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It's also quite likely that Zion has to ration water quite carefuly, and shorter hair is much less of a hassle to keep clean.
Source: Bald Women
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