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keepsecret

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/kiːpˈsiː.krɪt/ · keep-se-cret

to not tell others about a secret or confidential information.

Meanings

verbinformal

to not tell others about a secret or confidential information.

کسی راز یا خفیہ معلومات کے بارے میں دوسروں کو نہ بتانا۔

راز رکھنا

raaz rakhna

Synonyms

concealhidesuppressچھپاناپوشیدہ رکھنادبانا

Antonyms

revealdiscloseexposeافشا کرنابتاناظاہر کرنا

Common Collocations

  • keep a secret
  • keep the truth secret
  • keep your plans secret

Example Sentences

I promised to keep your secret about the surprise party.

میں نے وعدہ کیا کہ میں آپ کا راز تقریب کے بارے میں رکھوں گا۔

main ne wada kiya keh main aap ka raaz taqreeb ke baare mein rakhun ga.

It's important to keep certain information secret.

کچھ معلومات کو راز رکھنا اہم ہے۔

kuch maloomat ko raaz rakhna ahem hai.

Can you keep a secret if I tell you?

کیا تم راز رکھ سکتے ہو اگر میں بتاؤں؟

kya tum raaz rakh sakte ho agar main bataoun?

Easily Confused With

keep quiet:While 'keep secret' means to not disclose information, 'keep quiet' refers to remaining silent without sharing any thoughts.

Word Family

secretive
adjectiveخفیہ
secret
nounراز

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'keeping' something safe and 'secret' like a treasure.

Imagine a treasure chest with a lock, symbolizing something valuable that's kept secret.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "keep secret" — to maintain confidentiality

First known use: 19th century

The phrase has been used in English to indicate the act of maintaining secrecy or confidentiality about specific pieces of information.