Would you like keeping vs Would you like to keep

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Would you like to keep' is the more common and natural way to ask someone if they want to retain something. 'Would you like keeping' is less common and sounds a bit awkward in this context.

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Would you like keeping

This phrase is grammatically correct but less common and sounds awkward in this context.

This phrase is less commonly used to ask someone if they want to retain something. It may sound a bit awkward compared to 'Would you like to keep.'

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That's like keeping somebody in prison.
And I really like keeping those things separate, but today I can't.
It's like keeping a Boticelli in the basement.
But Artie acts like keeping us alive Isn't a priority.
Like keeping my mom away from Snyder tomorrow night.
Like keeping it is the punishment you deserve.
They just didn't feel like keeping me.
Making this movie has been like keeping a journal.
I don't like keeping secrets from Scott.
I don't like keeping things from you.
It's like keeping a ball in the air.
I just like keeping a distance.
It's kind of like keeping guns off the street.
Look, I don't like keeping secrets from Teresa.
It's like keeping a pet gator in a bathtub.
It's like keeping bats around to wipe out the parasite's that prey on the city.
And maybe I'm getting soft, but I don't like keeping things from our team.
I'm not asking you where you were or why you can't follow an instruction like keeping your pager on during the workday.
It's like keeping the tags once you've worn the clothes.
Money is needed for a simple thing like keeping law and order.

Alternatives:

Would you like to keep
Do you want to keep
Would you prefer to keep
Do you fancy keeping
Would you care to keep

Would you like to keep

This phrase is grammatically correct and the more common way to ask someone if they want to retain something.

This phrase is the more natural and common way to ask someone if they want to keep something. It is widely used in everyday conversations.

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Would you like to keep the current level for the new training session?
Would you like to keep your job, Schamberg?
Where would you like to keep it, under your pillow?
would you like to keep working for me?
Now, is that your final offer, or would you like to keep negotiating?
How would you like to keep working for me?
I'll drop it, pick it up and say, It's mine, would you like to keep it?
Would you like to keep that book?
(Griffin) Would you like to keep him company?
Would you like to keep a cardigan?
Would you like to keep a journal?
Would you like to keep the camera?
How would you like to keep Boba?

Alternatives:

Do you want to keep
Would you prefer to keep
Do you fancy keeping
Would you care to keep
Do you feel like keeping

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Would you like keeping vs Would you like to keep