keeps one's countenance

A form of keep one's countenance — To preserve a calm appearance, hiding one's emotions.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of keep one's countenance
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keeps one's countenance. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/keeps%20one's%20countenance

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Chicago

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