In phrases, asto make (hold, pay, keep,†yieldor break) a vow.

intransitive (for reflexive). To hold, keep to.

to hold touch (also the touches): to keep a promise, to keep faith (with a person); to act faithfully. Cf. phrases 1d(a). Obsolete.

In phrases relating to making, keeping, or breaking a promise, trust, oath, etc., as to keep (also †hold) (one's) faith, to break (one's) faith, to…

intransitive. To hold or adhere to. Obsolete. rare.

To keep a promise, to keep faith (with a person); to act faithfully. Also to keep one's touch. Cf. phrases 1c. Obsolete.

intransitive. Usually with to. To hold steadfastly to a belief, practice, or method; to maintain or continue to observe a custom or tradition; to…

as good as one's word (also promise): carrying out to the full one's promises or pledges; trustworthy in not breaking one's promises or assurances.

intransitive. To adhere, cleave to. Obsolete. rare.

To attend diligently to a duty. Const. upon. Cf. to wait of —— 4 at wait, v.1 phrasal verbs. Obsolete.

intransitive. Chiefly Theology. To maintain the most rigorous or far-reaching interpretation possible of a doctrine or an obligation. Obsolete.