Keep and Restrict

Keep

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

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Restrict and keep are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restrict" instead a verb "Keep".

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

Restrict verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.

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Keep and restrict are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Restrict".

power	keep power	restrict power
body	keep body	restrict body
control	keep control	restrict control
number	keep number	restrict number
Other words: time, characters, world, hands, kids, players, powers.

The early games didn't completely restrict the player on where to go, but it also didn't keep a checklist on what puzzles were solved.

Source: Now, Where Was I Going Again?
Power Limiter: Fai's full-back phoenix tattoo is supposed to restrict his huge innate powers to keep him safe.

Source: Manga / Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
He decides the best way to keep the subjects of his new empire in line is to restrict their access to knowledge and develops an obsession with book burning.

Source: Book Burning

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