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keep from

The correct spelling is keep from.

How to pronounce keep from

verb

Say it like: Kee-p f-rom

The correct spelling is keep from. To prevent or restrain (someone or something) from; to refrain or cause to refrain from. For example: "What else did your brother keep from me?"

Usage Examples

What else did your brother keep from me?

He could not keep the sadness from his trembly voice.

As a mother, I wanted to keep my son from harm.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To prevent or restrain (someone or something) from; to refrain or cause to refrain from.
  2. 2.To make and cause to remain secret.
  3. 3.To cause to be excluded or not present.
  4. 4.To protect or preserve from.

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