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

Connecticut Coalition for Pretrial Justice formed to press for reform of the cash bail system in Connecticut, something the group said keeps people behind bars not based on safety concerns but on their ability to pay. — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

The timeline keeps changing while this community is left waiting. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Magneto’s words are said in spite to Charles, the man who will miss him the most — who cradles his helmet for hours after Apocalypse has gone, and who keeps reliving the memory of his death over and over again throughout the season. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

For civilians, a critical shortage of basic services keeps getting worse in a place that relies heavily on imports. — Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

Each company keeps a tamper-evident record, so later changes can be detected. — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

The Pixel Watch 5 keeps the same curved display as its predecessor. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

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

Phrases Containing keeps

• for keeps