KEPT (TO) Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of kept (to)

past tense of keep (to)

as in adhered (to)

to give steadfast support to always keeps to his political positions, even when they are unpopular

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past tense of keep to

as in obeyed

to act according to the commands of Let's keep to the original plan, shall we?

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More than once, his white planter friends stood by him in court and kept him from unjust imprisonment and even execution.

— Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Cambridge initially stood by Arday, saying that the plagiarism allegations had been investigated by Liverpool John Moores University, which awarded Arday’s doctorate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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Summary Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, securing a unanimous decision victory over Ian Machado Garry.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Roberts conceded that the BFI system can seem like a bureaucracy but defended the amount of paperwork.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026

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