
Keep
Emotional Attachment
Use 'keep' when showing emotional attachment to objects you're holding on to.

She keeps her grandmother's ring close to her.
Physical Possession
Emphasizes the physical possession of objects, typically personal ones.

He keeps his phone with him at all times.
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