Synonyms of keeps

keeps

verb

present tense third-person singular of keep

1

as in celebrates

to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony

keep the Sabbath by not working

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrates
• commemorates
• blesses
• observes
• remembers
• sanctifies
• consecrates
• honors
• praises
• lauds
• memorializes
• solemnizes
• fetes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breaks
• violates
• ignores
• forgets
• neglects
• transgresses
• disregards
• overlooks
• blows off

2

as in retains

to continue to have in one's possession or power

the money is yours to keep

keep my secret and don't tell it to anyone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retains
• holds
• preserves
• saves
• possesses
• has
• protects
• withholds
• enjoys
• conserves
• reserves
• owns
• holds on to
• hangs on to
• guards
• boasts
• manages
• controls
• directs
• harbors
• rules
• cherishes
• detains
• treasures
• commands
• clings (to)
• hugs
• bears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yields
• gives
• releases
• contributes
• relinquishes
• surrenders
• abandons
• drops
• gives up
• donates
• rejects
• dumps
• discards
• loses
• hands over
• cedes
• declines
• repudiates
• hands out
• spurns

3

as in fulfills

to do what is required by the terms of

make sure you keep your promise to help out at the homeless shelter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfills
• satisfies
• completes
• meets
• fills
• redeems
• complies (with)
• finalizes
• answers
• makes good
• makes
• achieves
• accomplishes
• executes
• finishes
• concludes
• perfects
• brings about
• abides by
• carries out
• performs
• effects
• commits
• consummates
• brings off
• follows through (with)
• discharges
• compasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breaks
• violates
• transgresses
• breaches
• ignores
• forgets
• defaults (on)
• neglects
• disregards
• overlooks
• passes over
• slights
• overpasses

4

as in stores

to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability

I keep extra toothbrushes for unexpected overnight guests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stores
• stows
• houses
• packs
• reposits
• puts up
• warehouses
• files
• shelves
• garages
• cellars
• hangars

5

as in supports

to pay the living expenses of

agreed to keep both of their children in off-campus housing until they graduated and found jobs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supports
• maintains
• provides (for)
• takes care of
• finances
• underwrites
• funds
• sponsors
• stakes
• foots the bill (for)
• sets up
• patronizes

6

as in operates

to look after and make decisions about

enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operates
• manages
• supervises
• oversees
• regulates
• handles
• runs
• controls
• conducts
• governs
• tends
• directs
• protects
• guides
• administers
• carries on
• overlooks
• presides (over)
• administrates
• watches over
• leads
• steers
• superintends
• stewards
• watches
• minds
• cares (for)
• safeguards
• guards
• pilots
• micromanages
• stage-manages
• comanages
• codirects

7

as in contains

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

try to keep your composure no matter what happens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contains
• regulates
• controls
• restrains
• curbs
• holds
• suppresses
• stifles
• tames
• stops
• governs
• inhibits
• constrains
• checks
• measures
• rules
• pulls in
• reins (in)
• swallows
• interrupts
• hinders
• represses
• smothers
• bridles
• impedes
• holds back
• strangles
• muffles
• obstructs
• pockets
• blocks
• hampers
• chokes (back)
• squelches
• sinks
• silences
• bottles (up)
• arrests
• minces
• handcuffs
• gags
• muzzles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• liberates
• loosens
• expresses
• unleashes
• takes out
• looses
• airs
• vents

8

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from

may God bless and keep you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protects
• defends
• shields
• safeguards
• guards
• secures
• prevents
• fends
• saves
• fences
• wards
• covers
• stands up for
• resists
• preserves
• forfends
• conserves
• screens
• opposes
• withstands
• bulwarks
• averts
• contends
• wars
• fights
• walls
• battles
• buffers
• pickets
• palisades

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assails
• attacks
• assaults
• bombards
• submits
• overruns
• besets
• yields
• storms
• besieges
• capitulates
• caves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of keeps

Cohen said yielding ground to Iran would be difficult for the president, even if the conflict keeps gasoline prices elevated and poses problems for Republicans in November’s midterm elections. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Journal, rest, take a silent walk, or name the thought that keeps circling. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The months-long delay, barring a settlement, has added to industry angst given how rapidly the marketplace keeps changing due to tech and audience shifts. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Demands Are Only Growing What accelerates the countdown to failure is that the job keeps getting bigger. — Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The Universe keeps getting stranger One of the most fascinating things about astronomy is that every answer often leads to even more questions. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

The Goodyear House’s changing menu keeps items exciting, but its Goopy Burger is a tried-and-true favorite. — Laura Horne july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Grassmayr keeps some of its most innovative production steps a secret, such as a special chamber where the bells are cleaned with a high-pressure sandblaster, not to mention the specialized apps used to calculate the sound of each particular bell. — Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026

But this approach just keeps you stuck on a frustrating conflict merry-go-round. — Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Phrases Containing keeps

• for keeps