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 Production was kept under wraps entirely; Cohen reportedly showed up in character at Wimbledon this year without tipping off the film’s existence. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026 The 10-play scoring drive was possible in part because of a 17-yard pass from Hyppolite to Ty Hayes on fourth and 5 that kept the possession alive and moved them into the red zone. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 The tribe holds some of the river’s oldest rights, and while its Arizona allocation is huge, an old irrigation system and the lack of infrastructure have kept much of the water out of reach. — Wufei Yu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Crime-scene photos showed the driver’s seat reclined and pushed farther back than Jones, who stood 5 feet, 5 inches tall, would have kept it. — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Jefferies went to $450 from $335 and kept its buy rating, predicting the cybersecurity vendor will beat top-line estimates for both the fourth quarter and its initial 2027 guidance. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 While Barajas dotted zones 2 and 4, Sanchies kept finishing with authority. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 With his back against the wall, Smith kept the Giants’ lead intact. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026 The 27 Starlink satellites, meanwhile, kept traveling to low Earth orbit aboard the Falcon 9's upper stage, deploying on schedule just under 62 minutes after launch. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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To cap the most chaotic week of his managerial career, Joe Espada celebrated his 51st birthday on Sunday.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The family of four embraced and celebrated Scheffler’s accomplishment, which came with a $10 million check.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrated

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Slattery will play James Leavitt, a highly experienced and formidable defense lawyer retained by City Hall to counter Jason’s class-action lawsuit.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
However, the Venezuelan native still faces deportation and has retained an attorney.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of retained

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This acquisition, expected to be fulfilled in several years, will provide crucial in-flight refueling capabilities, which Qatar currently lacks.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Hutton said her charter authority board didn’t feel Bowman’s previous school board fulfilled its fiduciary responsibilities.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfilled

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Koloski-Ostrow cites one ancient account of an intrepid octopus, which climbed out of a toilet to devour fish stored in the household pantry.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Perfect for home, travel, or on-the-go feeding, these Ready to Serve and Mess-Free recipes can be stored in the pantry and offer the advantages of premium nutrition while fitting seamlessly into busy households.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stored

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Fabares shared that the cast maintained their close bond after the show ended by setting up regular lunch dates.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026
With Friday's win, the Aces (27-13) maintained their one-game lead for third place in the WNBA playoff race ahead of Indiana (26-14), which beat Connecticut 111-91.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintained

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Americans have generally managed to keep their credit scores intact despite grappling with high prices and economic worries, but don't let that fool you into thinking consumers are all okay.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Trainor is managed by Nikola Barisic for Bond Artist Management and represented by Aaron Rosenberg for Myman Greenspan Fox Rosenberg Mobasser Younger & Light LLP.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of managed

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In filings with the New York bankruptcy court overseeing the case, both Spirit’s representatives and the interested bidders say privacy and personal identity will be protected.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
From the sprawling stone forts of early American history in the north, to the mangroves of the Everglades and protected reefs of Biscayne to the south, our state is a masterpiece of biodiversity and coastal wonder.

— Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026