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Teal lime Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Update someone or keep someone updated?

Which of the following is correct: "to update someone" or "to keep someone updated"?

If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?

If not, when should I use each of them?

Would you please give me some examples?

Thank you.

  

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g. Tim's mother is in hospital suffering from Covid-19. Tim lives in a different city.

  • g.
  • Tim's mother is in hospital suffering from Covid-19.
  • Tim lives in a different city.
  • Tim's sister is at the hospital where their mother is staying.
  • She texts to her brother: I will keep you updated.
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e.g. Tim's mother is in hospital suffering from Covid-19. Tim lives in a different city.

Tim's sister is at the hospital where their mother is staying.
She texts to her brother:

I will keep you updated.  I will send you a text message every hour. If the situation changes, I will update you immediately.

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