Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Take after and keep are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Take after" instead a verb "Keep".
Take after
Take after verb - Be similar to a relative.
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Synonyms for Take after
Keep and take after are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Take after".
Both terms in one sentence
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Gender Equals Breed: Slightly subverted in that every cross-species example seems to take after the mother, regardless of sex The Girl Behind The Girl: Abby helps keep Racquel popular, in exchange for immunity from taunting by Racquel's group.
Source: Webcomic / Coming Up Violet
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