Keep and Repeal

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Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.

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Repeal is an antonym for keep.

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

Repeal verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).

Usage example: the company called the furniture store to repeal the order for six new desks

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Keep is an antonym for repeal in declare null and void topic.

Nearby Words: repealed, repealing

keep order

repeal order

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