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

Would the Pistons exercise that right, if only to remove some of the pressure that keeps rising as that ominous October date nears? — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

This attempt by Israel to muzzle hope and stifle joy keeps repeating itself in all aspects of Palestinian life. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

The mayor added that city officials hope the ban keeps beaches safe for both families and local wildlife. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Its custom TriForce 40mm drivers give bright highs and punchy bass, while the detachable HyperClear cardioid mic keeps comms crystal-clear. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

And that’s potentially a significant tailwind, as long as ESPN keeps landing the biggest games. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

For starters, Ben Reilly (played by Nicolas Cage), who keeps his powers as the Spider at the end of Season 1, could easily take on a new case. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

The 340-pound ball is just soft enough to bounce lightly over bumpy obstacles, but its slight overpressure keeps it relatively firm. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

When the urge to bake strikes but a full recipe feels like too much, a mix like this keeps things simple. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing keeps

• for keeps