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 One of these is effectively kept hidden from scene to scene, especially once a sick old man falls into Soulan’s care. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 The decision Misty makes as the film enters its third act is partly precipitated by her bipolar kind-of brother, her lone touchstone to a troubled childhood that’s kept frustratingly vague. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026 Avedon wanted to be outside, where the energy of the street kept him excited and on edge. — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 The Panther offense kept its foot on the gas, picking up a 35-yard TD run from Ingram, an 83-yard TD reception from wide receiver Damarion Mays and a 60-yard TD run from Smith. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026 As the fourth quarter began, the Hoosiers were forced to punt again after the Nebraska defense kept them pinned deep inside their own territory. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 The fact that people kept commenting on it—friends, colleagues, strangers—didn’t hurt. — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 Gabriel says that unlike her husband, Krasner kept reinventing her style. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026 But the 41-13 win that kept Miami undefeated at 5-0 (3-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play) might be his true breakout moment. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

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On Monday, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador celebrated that announcement, which followed a victory in a lawsuit Idaho and 14 other states filed against the bureau.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026
Dieffenbach celebrated with the high school coach who first believed in his quarterback skills via Facetime after UCLA’s win.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrated

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Some of its superconducting magnets will be retained for the new Electron-Ion Collider rather than discarded.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Consider healthcare, where certain records may need to be retained for years to meet regulatory requirements, even as the access model around them becomes outdated.

— Nick Burling, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of retained

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Flanagan had the opening of the prom and the tragic promise most viewers know won’t be fulfilled, from the beginning.

— Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Russian drivers grit their teeth, endure the lines, and hope that government promises that the shortages will ease after the agricultural harvest season – a time of peak demand – are fulfilled.

— Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fulfilled

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Tap Save Image or Save Video Apple says photos and videos in the new Shared Albums experience can be stored at full resolution in their original formats.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
That’s because the computing components are stored in a separate module attached to the glasses with a wire.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of stored

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Police maintained a heavy security presence at Saturday’s demonstration and moved swiftly to crack down on the unrest.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Roberts has maintained unwavering trust in Ohtani and believes his bat will come to life as the Dodgers' bid for a third consecutive World Series championship continues.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of maintained

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Cybersecurity And Functional Safety Are Converging Cybersecurity and functional safety have traditionally been managed as separate disciplines, although today they are increasingly considered part of the same operational risk environment.

— Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
After the initial disclosure, Acme took several meetings with a mix of studios and filmmakers eager to understand how a project managed to dramatically lower costs.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of managed

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On the way back, the dopp kit took a slightly deeper drawstring shape, but contained the same amenities.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Many of these goods, which were purchased on online platforms, were fakes that contained dangerous levels of phthalates, lead, formaldehyde, nickel and other substances.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026