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

But what makes Espi different, and why was his move to the Bernabeu kept under wraps? — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Fantastic Geese covers aside, Love has kept busy over the past year. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026

All four semifinalists have qualified for the Women’s World Cup in Brazil next year, while Ghana and South Africa kept their qualification hopes alive by progressing to the World Cup intercontinental playoffs. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

The Shards actress, 24, kept her ensemble sophisticated with a little black dress and an oversized khaki trench coat. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Gerrit Cole had kept Toronto scoreless up to that point, but momentum shifted after the Yankees ace double-clutched and threw soft and wide to second on a potential double play ball back to the mound. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

The increasingly unpopular war in Iran that has kept oil prices high, Trump’s approval rating low and sent shock waves through the global economy? — Will Weissert, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Numerous model premieres kept us more distracted than usual from the concours competition itself, which is why our following list of favorites is primarily focused on what’s shiny and new. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

In September 2005, Markle kept it casual at the Kari Feinstein Pre-Emmy Style Lounge. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026