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 Seneca, the Roman philosopher, argued that people kept getting the message of Homer’s epic poems wrong. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 Seattle kept it close, cutting the lead to single digits in the fourth quarter before Atlanta held firm. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 After all, Canales has kept seven receivers on his team’s initial 53-man roster in his first two seasons at the helm — behind Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan, Coker and Legette, the field is wide open. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 For decades, studios kept brands off screen to avoid legal exposure, blurring logos and swapping real products for generic ones. — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The 1996-98 home and away jerseys kept those elements and paired them with the classic Islanders logo. — The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Authorities kept the affluent, forested Cap Ferret peninsula mostly empty because a nearby hot spot could flare again, threatening its limited road access and trapping residents and tourists. — Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 Flags sagged in the rain and translucent ponchos billowed in the wind, but the sound of bagpipes and a booming sousaphone kept the crowd moving. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Since then, music rights issues have for the most part kept the show from rerelease. — Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kept

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The Mets just celebrated the 40th anniversary of their last World Series-winner, and despite having the second-highest-payroll in MLB, have the second-worst record in the National League.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Everyone gathered there seemed to have rallied and celebrated the two of you at that moment.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrated

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The look was styled by Jason Bolden and retained some of the key elements seen on the runway.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Two years later and after just a handful of days back in the gym, the former Olympic all-around champion clearly retained her elite ability.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of retained

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But this roadside stop actually specializes in Korean cuisine, which fulfilled owners Starrlite and David DeCook’s desire to bring more diversity to the area.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Tenisha claims these terms were not fulfilled, making the estate responsible.

— Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of fulfilled

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The name came from the orange stripe painted across the 55-gallon drums where the chemical mix was stored.

— Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Tupperware, plastic containers with tightly locking lids, transformed the way food was stored (as well as the way brands sold their wares).

— Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Definition of stored

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Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The Braves have secured consecutive home wins and maintained their strong position atop the National League East as the trade deadline approaches Monday.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintained

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Defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski said Burke’s mother, Colleen Burke, managed most of the company’s financial decisions.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
The Japanese international moved to Birmingham last summer for around €9 million, but managed just one goal in 28 appearances in the English Championship.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of managed

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Moreover, the company’s technology is protected by over 220 patents and pending applications, setting up a clear roadmap toward 10,000-qubit architectures and eventual chip-scale coprocessors.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
The very force driving demand for agent infrastructure is also reducing the switching costs that have historically protected platform vendors.

— Francis Sideco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026