This post talks about the dictionary definition and meanings of the English word kept. phonetic, phonetics, origin, meanings
Phonetic
kiːp
Phonetics
Text pronounciation: undefined
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Origin of the word
late Old English cēpan ‘seize, take in’, also ‘care for, attend to’, of unknown origin.
Meanings
Part Of speech
verb
Definition
have or retain possession of.
Example
return one copy to me, keeping the other for your files
Synonyms
retain,hold on to,keep for oneself,retain possession of,keep possession of,retain in one's possession,keep hold of,not part with,hold fast to,hold back,save,store,store up,save up,hoard,put by,put aside,lay aside,set aside,reserve,keep in reserve,lay down,collect,accumulate,amass,pile up,stockpile,garner,set something by,hang on to,stash away
Antonyms
lose,throw away
Definition
cause to continue in a specified condition, position, course, etc.
Example
the guidance system keeps the machine on course
Synonyms
remain,continue to be,stay,carry on being,go on being,persist in being,not cease to be
Definition
provide for the sustenance of (someone).
Example
he had to keep his large family in the manner he had chosen
Synonyms
provide for,support,provide food for,provide sustenance for,provide board for,feed,keep alive,maintain,sustain,subsidize,finance,take care of,look after,nurture,nourish
Definition
honour or fulfil (a commitment or undertaking).
Example
I'll keep my promise, naturally
Synonyms
comply with,obey,respect,observe,conform to,abide by,stick to,act in accordance with,act according to,have regard to,heed,follow,pay attention to,defer to,take notice of,fulfil,carry out,act on,make good,be bound by,honour,keep to,redeem,keep faith with,stand by,adhere to,execute,discharge,perform,effectuate
Antonyms
break,disobey
Definition
make written entries in (a diary) on a regular basis.
Example
the master kept a weekly journal