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Collocations of 'Give- Keep- Come' - Relationships & Communication (Keep)

Explore English collocations with 'Keep' used for expressing relationships and communication, including "keep in touch" and "keep to the point".

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Verb Collocations With 'Give- Keep- Come'
to [keep] {sth} in mind

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keep in mind that the meeting is at 3 PM. 
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to [keep] in (touch|contact)

to maintain contact or communication with someone

Ex: Let's exchange phone numbers so we can keep in touch. 
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to [keep] calm
to keep calm
[phrase]

to have control of one's emotions, especially in stressful or challenging situations

Ex: When facing a difficult decision, it's important to keep calm and think things through. 
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to [keep] {sb} calm

to help or encourage someone to remain composed and relaxed, particularly in situations that may cause anxiety or stress

Ex: Despite the unexpected delays, the airline staff worked to keep passengers calm and informed. 
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to [keep] a secret

to refrain from revealing confidential or sensitive information to others

Ex: I promise to keep your secret; I won't tell anyone about it. 
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to [keep] quiet

to remain silent or not make any noise or verbal communication

Ex: Please keep quiet during the movie so others can enjoy it. 
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to [keep] {sth} quiet

to avoid telling about something to others

Ex: She keeps her weekend plans quiet to surprise her friends. 
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to [keep] {sth} to {oneself}

to decide not to share a piece of information, an idea, or a feeling with others

Ex: He decided to keep his new job offer to himself until he made a decision. 
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to [keep] {sb} to {oneself}

to limit someone's interactions with others, usually due to possessiveness or a desire for privacy

Ex: He was in love with her and didn't want to share her with anyone, so he kept her to himself and refused to introduce her to his friends or colleagues. 
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to [keep] to the point

to stay focused on the main topic without getting sidetracked

Ex: During the presentation, make sure to keep to the point and avoid unnecessary details. 
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to [keep] to {one's} word

to fulfill a promise or commitment that one has made

Ex: He always keeps to his word and never breaks a promise. 
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to [keep] {sb} quiet

to stop someone from sharing information or making trouble, often through persuasion or intimidation

Ex: The politician tried to keep his former aide quiet by offering a large sum of money in exchange for her silence. 
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