KEPT Synonyms: 242 Similar and Opposite Words

kept

verb

Definition of kept

past tense of keep

as in celebrated

to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony keep the Sabbath by not working

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as in retained

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

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as in fulfilled

to do what is required by the terms of make sure you keep your promise to help out at the homeless shelter

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as in stored

to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability I keep extra toothbrushes for unexpected overnight guests

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as in maintained

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

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as in managed

to look after and make decisions about enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away

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as in contained

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) try to keep your composure no matter what happens

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as in protected

to drive danger or attack away from may God bless and keep you

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Recent Examples of kept Asked about the change in plans, Scheffler kept his focus squarely on the week ahead. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Present-day Palo is seated atop of Roman port and seaside resort Alisum where Emperor Marcus Aurelius himself kept a villa. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026 The tiny island nation kept advancing, drawing Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to reach the Round of 32 before finally bowing out to defending champion Argentina in an exhilarating match that may have been the best of the tournament so far. — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 She’s kept that promise, too, reportedly having donated around $26 billion since her divorce. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 July 2026 Think of it like a campfire — anything retaining that heat should be kept separate, cold, and away from your house before throwing it away. — Noah Daly july 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026 The French kept applying the pressure and turned big advantages in possession and territory into points before the result was beyond Australia's reach. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 Officers kept some witnesses at the scene for questioning and blocked off streets in the area. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026 The Royals’ starting pitcher, Michael Wacha, kept the deficit manageable. — Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

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White, who celebrated his 51st birthday last week, is on tour in support of his eighth solo album, Frozen Charlotte.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
It’s celebrated on July 14 because that’s the day Parisians stormed the Bastille fortress and prison in 1789, helping spark the French Revolution that overthrew the monarchy and sent King Louis XVI and his queen Marie-Antoinette to the guillotine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of celebrated

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Although the Ducks retained their most important young player, Verbeek’s inability to get a deal done before he was forced into it by Philadelphia will compromise Anaheim’s roster-building efforts this season and for years to come.

— Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The Great Resignation highlighted that companies with strong, authentic cultures successfully attracted and retained A-players, who seek more than just competitive compensation.

— Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of retained

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But the request wasn’t fulfilled until nearly three months later, on Friday, July 10, after the Observer’s attorney, Benjamin Leighton, reached out to CATS.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Launched in 2023, Euclid has fulfilled its promise in its mission to discover early quasars, with this hitherto unprecedented haul of 31 of these black hole engines.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of fulfilled

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The district, which plans to send out an inspector, could determine whether wind carrying coal dust stored nearby may be contaminating the sugar.

— Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Boxes of food were stored on the floor at the salad prep area and main expo line.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of stored

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Best of all, through all of that and plenty more, Sudeikis has maintained what might be considered a symbiotic relationship with Kansas City.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
United States Gold Bureau reputation and customer experience USGB has maintained an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

— Javier Simon, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of maintained

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The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Tracy Edwards managed to escape and flag down Rauth and Mueller, taking the officers to Dahmer’s apartment.

— USA Today, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of managed

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As of Friday afternoon, the fire in the Boise Foothills had burned more than 6,500 acres and was 23% contained.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of contained

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The lawsuit claims that information on hundreds of Iranian detainees seeking asylum, including information protected from disclosure, was shared.

— Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 7 July 2026
Mock says to opt for products specific to your particular type of fabric or upholstery (for example, leather cleaner or suede cleaner) in order to keep them protected while also cleaning.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 July 2026