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11in keeping with (something) — 1. because of something. There will be no flowers at the funeral, in keeping with the family s wishes. 2. suited to something. The new windows are in keeping with the colonial style of the house …
12out of keeping with something — out of keeping with (something) in keeping with (something) in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation, style, or tradition. The antique desk seems out of keeping with the modern furniture in the rest of the house …
13out of keeping with — (something) in keeping with (something) in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation, style, or tradition. The antique desk seems out of keeping with the modern furniture in the rest of the house …
14in keeping (with something) — in ˈkeeping (with sth) idiom appropriate or expected in a particular situation; in agreement with sth • The latest results are in keeping with our earlier findings. Main entry: ↑keepingidiom …
15out of keeping (with something) — out of ˈkeeping (with sth) idiom not appropriate or expected in a particular situation; not in agreement with sth • The painting is out of keeping with the rest of the room. Main entry: ↑keepingidiom …
16in (or out of) keeping with — in (or out of) harmony or conformity with. → keeping …
17out of keeping with — ► in (or out of) keeping with in (or out of) harmony or conformity with. Main Entry: ↑keeping …
18in keeping with — Synonyms and related words: accommodated to, according to, adapted to, adjusted to, after, agreeable to, agreeably to, answerable to, by, conformable to, congruent with, consistent with, in accordance with, in agreement with, in compliance with,… …
19in keeping with — Syn: consistent with, in harmony with, in accord with, in agreement with, in line with, in character with, compatible with, appropriate to, befitting, suitable for …
20Keeping — Keep ing, n. 1. A holding; restraint; custody; guard; charge; care; preservation. [1913 Webster] His happiness is in his own keeping. South. [1913 Webster] 2. Maintenance; support; provision; feed; as, the cattle have good keeping. [1913 Webster] …
