Keeps

//kiːps// name, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of keep form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Only used in for keeps uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of keep form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Keep form-of, plural

Synonyms

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preserveretaincontinuedetaindonjonhold

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"The ascendancy of monarchs is what keeps their subjects from rebellion."

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