keep from

keep from
Synonyms and related words:
abstain, abstain from, anticipate, arrest, avert, avoid, bar, bosom, bridle, check, classify, conceal, constrain, contain, control, cool, cool off, curb, curtail, debar, decelerate, deflect, deter, discourage, dishearten, do without, dompt, enjoin, eschew, estop, exclude, fend, fend off, fight shy of, file and forget, forbear, forbid, foreclose, forestall, forgo, give place to, govern, guard, help, hinder, hold, hold aloof, hold aloof from, hold at bay, hold back, hold fast, hold in, hold in check, hold in leash, hold out on, hold up, in petto, inhibit, keep, keep aloof, keep away from, keep back, keep between us, keep buttoned up, keep clear of, keep close, keep dark, keep hands off, keep in, keep in check, keep in ignorance, keep mum, keep off, keep remote from, keep secret, keep snug, keep under control, keep under wraps, lay under restraint, let alone, let go by, make no sign, make way for, never let on, never touch, not give away, not meddle with, not tell, not touch, obviate, pass up, play dumb, preclude, prevent, prohibit, pull, pull in, refrain, refrain from, rein, rein in, repel, restrain, retard, retrench, rule out, save, secrete, set back, shun, slow down, snub, spare, stand aloof, stand aloof from, stave off, stay detached from, steer clear of, straiten, turn aside, turn away from, veil, ward off, withhold

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  • keep from — {v.}, {informal} To hold yourself back from; stop or prevent yourself from (doing something). * /Can you keep from repeating gossip?/ * /Jill can t keep from talking about her trip./ Usually used with can in the negative. * /You can t keep from… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • keep from — {v.}, {informal} To hold yourself back from; stop or prevent yourself from (doing something). * /Can you keep from repeating gossip?/ * /Jill can t keep from talking about her trip./ Usually used with can in the negative. * /You can t keep from… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • To keep from — Keep Keep, v. i. 1. To remain in any position or state; to continue; to abide; to stay; as, to keep at a distance; to keep aloft; to keep near; to keep in the house; to keep before or behind; to keep in favor; to keep out of company, or out reach …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • How Can I Keep from Singing? — (also known by its incipit My Life Flows On in Endless Song ) is a Christian hymn with music written by American Baptist minister Robert Wadsworth Lowry. The song is frequently, though erroneously, cited as a traditional Quaker hymn. The original …   Wikipedia

  • This Guitar (Can't Keep from Crying) — Infobox Single Name = This Guitar (Can t Keep from Crying) Cover size = Caption = Artist = George Harrison from Album = Extra Texture (Read All About It) A side = B side = Maya Love Released = December 8, 1975 (U.S.) February 6, 1976 (UK) Format …   Wikipedia

  • Keep — (k[=e]p), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Kept} (k[e^]pt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Keeping}.] [OE. k[=e]pen, AS. c[=e]pan to keep, regard, desire, await, take, betake; cf. AS. copenere lover, OE. copnien to desire.] 1. To care; to desire. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] I… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Keep — Keep, v. i. 1. To remain in any position or state; to continue; to abide; to stay; as, to keep at a distance; to keep aloft; to keep near; to keep in the house; to keep before or behind; to keep in favor; to keep out of company, or out reach.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • keep one's head above water — {v. phr.} To remain solvent; manage to stay out of debt. * /Herb s income declined so drastically that he now has difficulty keeping his head above water./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • keep one's head above water — {v. phr.} To remain solvent; manage to stay out of debt. * /Herb s income declined so drastically that he now has difficulty keeping his head above water./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • keep one's shirt on — {v. phr.}, {slang} To calm down; keep from losing your temper or getting impatient or excited. * /Bob got very angry when John accidentally bumped into him, but John told him to keep his shirt on./ Usually used as a command; may be considered… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • keep one's shirt on — {v. phr.}, {slang} To calm down; keep from losing your temper or getting impatient or excited. * /Bob got very angry when John accidentally bumped into him, but John told him to keep his shirt on./ Usually used as a command; may be considered… …   Dictionary of American idioms

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