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

Wacha kept the Braves off the scoreboard while Salvador Perez provided the offense, hitting his first homer of the season and snapping a personal 15-inning scoreless streak. —Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026

Ultimately, an Ohio family that owns the Browns helped buy the Crew and kept it in Columbus. —Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026

Those variations came down to either a deal that kept the 24-year-old with the organization for the rest of his career or through his first two free-agent years. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026

Annick said funding for public arts infrastructure is what kept top talent and businesses in Dallas. —Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026

Saturday’s win kept the Sabres in front of the Lightning in the Atlantic Division standings by two points. —ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026

But Minny kept it in the zone and Mats Zuccarello had Swayman down and an empty net behind him. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

The Wizards kept things close throughout the second half, and the Warriors actually had to come back in the fourth quarter. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026

Sinner took off his cap and waved to the crowd, then kept it short in his on-court interview. —Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026