Meaning
To do what you said you would do.
Cultural Background
Promises are often seen as personal contracts. Breaking one can damage a reputation significantly. Keeping promises is tied to 'wa' (harmony). Breaking a promise disrupts the group harmony.
Think of it as a gift
A promise is like a gift you give someone. Keeping it is like delivering that gift.
Meaning
To do what you said you would do.
Think of it as a gift
A promise is like a gift you give someone. Keeping it is like delivering that gift.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
I always _____ my promises to my friends.
We use 'keep' to show we fulfill a promise.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesI always _____ my promises to my friends.
We use 'keep' to show we fulfill a promise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, we use 'keep'.
Related Phrases
Break a promise
contrastTo fail to do what you said.
