Synonyms of kept

kept

verb

past tense of keep

1

as in celebrated

to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony

keep the Sabbath by not working

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrated
• commemorated
• observed
• blessed
• remembered
• honored
• praised
• consecrated
• sanctified
• lauded
• solemnized
• feted
• memorialized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• broke
• violated
• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• transgressed
• overlooked
• forgot
• blew off

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retained
• held
• preserved
• possessed
• saved
• had
• withheld
• protected
• reserved
• enjoyed
• conserved
• guarded
• owned
• held on to
• hung on to
• boasted
• managed
• controlled
• ruled
• detained
• bore
• directed
• hugged
• commanded
• cherished
• harbored
• clung (to)
• treasured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• released
• yielded
• gave
• surrendered
• dropped
• abandoned
• gave up
• contributed
• ceded
• relinquished
• donated
• handed over
• discarded
• lost
• dumped
• rejected
• declined
• handed out
• repudiated
• spurned

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfilled
• satisfied
• completed
• met
• filled
• answered
• redeemed
• made good
• finalized
• finished
• complied (with)
• made
• achieved
• executed
• concluded
• accomplished
• abided by
• perfected
• effected
• carried out
• brought about
• committed
• performed
• consummated
• discharged
• brought off
• followed through (with)
• compassed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• broke
• violated
• breached
• ignored
• transgressed
• neglected
• disregarded
• overlooked
• defaulted (on)
• forgot
• passed over
• slighted
• overpassed

4

as in stored

to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability

I keep extra toothbrushes for unexpected overnight guests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stored
• housed
• stowed
• packed
• reposited
• put up
• warehoused
• filed
• garaged
• hangared
• shelved
• cellared

5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• maintained
• supported
• provided (for)
• took care of
• financed
• funded
• sponsored
• staked
• patronized
• footed the bill (for)
• set up
• underwrote

6

as in managed

to look after and make decisions about

enlisted a relative to keep the store while she was away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• managed
• operated
• controlled
• supervised
• handled
• conducted
• regulated
• ran
• oversaw
• governed
• tended
• directed
• administered
• protected
• guided
• carried on
• overlooked
• presided (over)
• led
• steered
• administrated
• superintended
• watched
• stewarded
• watched over
• guarded
• safeguarded
• minded
• piloted
• cared (for)
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• comanaged
• codirected

7

as in contained

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

try to keep your composure no matter what happens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contained
• controlled
• regulated
• curbed
• restrained
• held
• measured
• suppressed
• checked
• stopped
• stifled
• tamed
• governed
• ruled
• constrained
• inhibited
• pulled in
• swallowed
• bridled
• interrupted
• reined (in)
• repressed
• hindered
• hampered
• smothered
• minced
• blocked
• arrested
• impeded
• strangled
• muffled
• held back
• silenced
• sank
• choked (back)
• squelched
• obstructed
• pocketed
• handcuffed
• bottled (up)
• muzzled
• gagged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• liberated
• loosened
• expressed
• took out
• unleashed
• aired
• loosed
• vented

8

as in protected

to drive danger or attack away from

may God bless and keep you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protected
• defended
• guarded
• safeguarded
• shielded
• secured
• warded
• prevented
• fended
• fenced
• saved
• covered
• preserved
• stood up for
• screened
• resisted
• opposed
• bulwarked
• forfended
• conserved
• averted
• withstood
• contended
• fought
• warred
• battled
• buffered
• picketed
• walled
• palisaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacked
• assailed
• assaulted
• bombarded
• stormed
• submitted
• beset
• besieged
• yielded
• overran
• caved
• capitulated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kept

Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel, Parker Wotherspoon, Blake Lizotte and Connor Dewar also missed Saturday’s game against Washington, which kept its faint playoff hopes alive. —ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026

That mix of nature and physical movement kept me grounded. —Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026

The thrilling, overwhelming possibilities kept me returning. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026

All calls will be kept confidential. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026

That kind of negates my point that Nicky and Morgan kept succeeding due to their own charisma. —Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026

Chicago's bullpen kept the game close. —CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026

As Austin pursued his career — often away for a month at a time — Kayla kept working as a CNA and leaned on a strong support system that included friends and family. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026

La Familia kept drumming and chanting through the entire game, determined to help lift Messi and his teammates to victory. —Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026