Background for kept

kept

/ˈkɛpt/

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To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.

Examples :

"My grandmother kept her promise to visit me every Sunday. "

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(heading) To hold the status of something.

Examples :

"My sister kept the title of "most organized" in our family. "

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(heading) To hold or be held in a state.

Examples :

"The team's morale was kept high by their coach's positive attitude. "

state condition

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To wait for, keep watch for.

Examples :

"The farmer kept watch for the sunrise to begin harvesting his crops. "

action job service

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To act as wicket-keeper.

Examples :

"Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years."

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To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.

Examples :

"The teacher kept a watchful eye on the students during the noisy project presentation. "

action human process

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To be in session; to take place.

Examples :

"School keeps today."

event time action

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To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.

Examples :

"The student kept to the study schedule, ensuring she completed all her assignments on time. "

moral law value action

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(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.

Examples :

"My brother kept the local coffee shop; he went there almost every day after school. "

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To observe or celebrate (a holiday).

Examples :

"The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26."

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