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keep vs prepare

prepare vs keep

keep is a noun but prepare is not a noun.

keep and prepare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
prepare No No Yes No
As verbs, prepare is a hypernym of keep; that is, prepare is a word with a broader meaning than keep:
  • keep: prevent (food) from rotting
  • prepare: prepare for eating by applying heat
Other hypernyms of keep include cook, fix, make, ready.
keep (noun) prepare (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives
keep (verb) prepare (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
prevent the action or expression of undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
stick to correctly or closely create by training and teaching
maintain by writing regular records arrange by systematic planning and united effort
supply with necessities and support prepare for eating by applying heat
hold and prevent from leaving to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery
retain possession of lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of educate for a future role or function
retain rights to
maintain for use and service
have as a supply
store or keep customarily
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear
Difference between keep and prepare

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