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Term: keep

1. Noun

Description: The act of retaining or storing something in one's possession or control.

Sample Sentence: I have a special box where I keep all my childhood photos.

2. Verb (Transitive)

Description: To maintain or continue to possess or control something.

Sample Sentence: It's important to keep your passport in a safe place while traveling.

3. Verb (Transitive)

Description: To have or maintain someone or something in a particular state, condition, or position.

Sample Sentence: Regular exercise helps keep your body healthy.

4. Verb (Transitive)

Description: To retain or store information or data for future reference or usage.

Sample Sentence: Make sure to keep a backup of important files on an external hard drive.

5. Verb (Intransitive)

Description: To stay or remain in a particular state, condition, or position.

Sample Sentence: Please keep quiet during the movie.

6. Synonyms:

Maintain, Retain, Preserve, Store