Keep promise vs maintain promise

Both "keep promise" and "maintain promise" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Keep promise" is more commonly used and refers to fulfilling a promise or commitment. On the other hand, "maintain promise" can be used to mean ensuring that a promise continues to be valid or upheld over time.

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Keep promise

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate fulfilling a promise or commitment made to someone.

Examples:

I always keep my promises.
She failed to keep her promise to help me with the project.
It's important to keep your promises.
He promised to keep his word.
You should keep your promise to visit me.

Alternatives:

fulfill a promise
honour a promise
stick to a promise
uphold a promise
follow through on a promise

maintain promise

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to mean ensuring that a promise continues to be valid or upheld over time.

Examples:

It is important to maintain your promises.
The company strives to maintain its promises to customers.
He made a commitment to maintain his promise of support.
She always maintains her promises.
The government must maintain its promise to improve healthcare.

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Chevrolet India continues to maintain promise to customers. Chevrolet Logo. News provided by. Chevrolet India. 17 Aug, 2022, 14:00 IST ...

Alternatives:

uphold a promise
ensure a promise
sustain a promise
keep up a promise
stick to a promise

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