keep abreast of

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 in keeping be interested in do like follow suit give allegiance to hold fast 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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“Chinese companies are under tremendous pressure to keep abreast of U.S. innovations,” said Chris Nicholson, an investor with the venture capital firm Page One Ventures who focuses on A.I. technologies.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2024

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Thursday the duchess was "grateful for the swift response of emergency services and will keep abreast of developments".

From BBC • May 12, 2023

And the patrons who crowded in for arepas, fried green plantains and slabs of grilled meat certainly were not scrolling on their phones to keep abreast of the news.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023

Another Venezuelan in Matamoros, Giovanny Castellanos, said he was camping out in a tent on the border, wrapped up in blankets, to keep abreast of developments.

From Reuters • Dec. 24, 2022

We are afraid that our contemporaries may tell us that we no longer can keep abreast of les jeunes, but are become ossified.

From The Book of This and That by Lynd, Robert

keep abreast of

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