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keep on

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keep on
Verb
1. to persist in (doing something): petrol consumption keeps on rising
2. to continue to employ: a skeleton staff of 20 is being kept on
3. keep on about to persist in talking about
4. keep on at to nag (a person)
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.keep on - allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the work going as long as we could"; "She retained her composure"; "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
retain, continue, keep
sustain, keep up, prolong - lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"
persist in, continue - do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop; "We continued our research into the cause of the illness"; "The landlord persists in asking us to move"


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The men were directed, in consequence, to keep on along the river by themselves, while Mr.
Astoria or Anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Irving, Washington View in context
Look, do you see that large cauldron of water which I am obliged to keep on the fire
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There was a sort of patient, humorous endurance in his expression which indicated that he would go to the stake if need be, but would keep on looking pleasant until he really had to begin squirming.
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