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be in keeping

VERB

fit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply become click conform go match suit

STRONG

accord agree answer befit concur consist dovetail harmonize interlock join meet parallel relate respond set tally

WEAK

be apposite be apt be comfortable be consonant go together go with have its place

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mismatch

STRONG

differ oppose

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adhere to adopt attend keep observe reflect serve support watch

STRONG

accord comply conform copy cultivate emulate harmonize heed imitate match mimic mind mirror note obey regard

WEAK

abide by be consistent with be devoted to be guided by be interested in do like follow suit give allegiance to hold fast keep abreast of keep an eye on live up to model on pattern oneself upon string along take after take as an example

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard ignore let go neglect overlook refuse reject release

STRONG

be original clash deny differ disagree disobey fight oppose

WEAK

avoid go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight

Example Sentences

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This, too, would be in keeping with the history of the American encounter with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The harsh punishment of Mangione might be in keeping with his chest-thumping on crime, but it’s also bad politics.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2025

That result would be in keeping with the tear Nashville has been on for the last two years or so.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

The music at this historic service will be in keeping with the Queen's faith and tastes.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2022

Such would be in keeping with the regular customs of taxonomy.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly