Keeping Definition
kēpĭng
noun
The act of holding, guarding, maintaining, or supporting.
The keeping of secrets; the keeping of records.
American Heritage
Observance (of a rule, holiday, promise, etc.)
Webster's New World
Care; custody; charge.
Webster's New World
Harmony; conformity.
American Heritage
Maintenance or means of maintenance; keep.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- supervision
- superintendence
- trust
- guardianship
- custody
- charge
- care
- in conformity with
- in accord with
- much the same as
- similar to
- protection
- safekeeping
- accordance
- harmonization
Other Word Forms of Keeping
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keepingPlural:
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