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keep

Verb

  1. 1

    keep

    To carry an object.

    Korean definition: 어떤 물건을 몸에 간직하여 가지다.

    • The soldier carefully kept his mother's photo on him as if it were a treasure.

    • Manager Kim handed the business card he carried with him to an employee from another company.

  2. 2

    cherish; remember

    To keep something in one's mind without forgetting.

    Korean definition: 잊지 않고 새겨 두다.

    • The granddaughter kept her grandfather's last words in her heart and decided to always live honestly.

    • Seunggyu always lives cherishing the memory of cheering with many people during the World Cup.

  3. 3

    possess

    To have a character, habit, etc., in one's background.

    Korean definition: 성품이나 습관 등을 바탕으로 가지고 있다.

    • The same object can hold different meanings depending on the person.

    • People usually carry the personality formed in childhood throughout their lives.

  4. 4

    maintain; sustain

    To keep the original state.

    Korean definition: 원래의 모양을 그대로 가지고 있다.

    • Jisu still retains her cute childhood looks.

    • Though many years have passed, this town still retained its old appearance.