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Entry Definition
s/he hides what s/he thinks about it, keeps thoughts about it to self
s/he keeps anyone from using it
s/he stops h/, keeps h/, prevents h/ (from doing something); s/he forbids h/ (to do something)
s/he remains at a distance from it, keeps it at a distance (literally or figuratively)
s/he remains at a distance from h/, keeps h/ at a distance (literally or figuratively)
s/he keeps h/, keeps what remains of h/, saves h/ for future use (food, etc.); s/he takes care of h/, rescues h/ from rough situation (e.g., bad home) and keeps h/ (gives h/ room and board); s/he harbors h/
s/he saves it for future use, keeps part of it; s/he uses part of it
s/he tries to keep possession of it; s/he is unwilling to let it go
s/he keeps diary or journal