Antonyms for keep oneself

Grammar : Verb

Spell : keep

Phonetic Transcription : kip

Definition of keep oneself

Origin : late Old English cepan "to seize, hold," also "to observe," from Proto-Germanic *kopijanan, but with no certain connection to other languages. It possibly is related to Old English capian "to look," from Proto-Germanic *kap- (cepan was used c.1000 to render Latin observare), which would make the basic sense "to keep an eye on."
The word prob. belongs primarily to the vulgar and non-literary stratum of the language; but it comes up suddenly into literary use c.1000, and that in many senses, indicating considerable previous development. [OED]
Sense of "preserve, maintain" is from mid-14c. Meaning "to maintain in proper order" is from 1550s; meaning "financially support and privately control" (usually in reference to mistresses) is from 1540s. Related: Kept; keeping.

As in monopolize : verb dominate, control
As in secrete : verb hide
As in withhold : verb keep back

Example sentences :

I only knew how to love; how can one keep oneself in mind when one loves?
Extract from : « The Deserted Woman » by Honore de Balzac

It becomes almost a profession in itself to keep oneself notorious.
Extract from : « Stained Glass Work » by C. W. Whall

But to keep oneself clean with a pint, or thereabouts, of water per day looks rather difficult to a novice.
Extract from : « Nasby in Exile » by David R. Locke

Justice is derived from two Latin words (in jure stare), meaning: to keep oneself in the right.
Extract from : « Spontaneous Activity in Education » by Maria Montessori

Not only is this kind of activity fun, but also it is a way by which to keep oneself open to the possibilities of life.
Extract from : « Herein is Love » by Reuel L. Howe

Secondly, to take a modest condition, and to keep oneself in it without wishing to appear in any way rich.
Extract from : « Droll Stories, Complete » by Honore de Balzac

The great, invincible, fundamental instinct of the class from which she had sprung—to keep oneself unspotted by the world.
Extract from : « Rest Harrow » by Maurice Hewlett

None knew better than he how difficult it is when the blood is rich and red to keep oneself in control.
Extract from : « The Third Degree » by Charles Klein and Arthur Hornblow

When one is without reproach, one must keep oneself above suspicion.
Extract from : « The Nabob, Vol. 2 (of 2) » by Alphonse Daudet

It is easier to glow with indignation against evil-doers than to keep oneself from doing evil.
Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Psalms, Volume III » by Alexander Maclaren

Synonyms for keep oneself

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