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Antonyms for keep close
| Grammar : Verb |
Definition of keep close
- As in hold : verb have in one's hands, possession; grasp
- As in hug : verb hold close, cling to
Synonyms for keep close
- adhere
- arrest
- be near to
- bear hug
- bind
- bottle up
- carry
- catch
- check
- cherish
- clasp
- cleave
- clench
- clinch
- cling
- clutch
- confine
- contain
- cork up
- cradle
- cuddle
- detain
- embrace
- enbosom
- enclose
- enfold
- enjoy
- envelop
- fold in arms
- follow closely
- fondle
- freeze to
- grasp
- grip
- handle
- hang on
- have
- hold onto
- hug
- imprison
- keep
- keep close
- keep out
- lie close
- lock
- lock up
- love
- maintain
- nestle
- not let go
- nourish
- nurse
- occupy
- own
- palm
- possess
- press
- put a lock on
- receive
- restrain
- retain
- secure
- seize
- squeeze
- stay near
- stay put
- stick
- take
- take in one's arms
- trammel
- vise
- welcome
- wield
- withhold
- wring
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