kept
kept
- v keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
- v continue a certain state, condition, or activity
- v retain possession of
She kept her maiden name after she married - v stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
His snoring kept me from falling asleep - v conform one's action or practice to
We kept to the original conditions of the contract - v stick to correctly or closely
The pianist kept time with the metronome - v look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
- v maintain by writing regular records
- v supply with room and board
- v allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
We kept the work going as long as we could - v supply with necessities and support
- v fail to spoil or rot
- v behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- v keep under control; keep in check
- v maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
- v raise
- v retain rights to
- v store or keep customarily
- v have as a supply
- v maintain for use and service
- v hold and prevent from leaving
The student was kept after school - v prevent (food) from rotting
- a (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
promises kept
- Low desire in men has got to be America's best-kept secret.
- Those two forces have kept NNT from being a big part of medical education.
- As the CIA-leak case heated up, Wilson kept criticizing the Administration, while Plame kept a low profile, ultimately leaving the CIA for a better assignment: taking care of the .