kept

• Bezeichnet eine Person, meist in historischem oder spezifischem Kontext, die von jemand anderem (oft einem Liebhaber oder Gönner) finanziell unterhalten wird, im Austausch für Gesellschaft oder Dienste.

Describes a person, typically in a historical or specific context, who is financially supported by another (often a lover or patron) in exchange for companionship or services.

1. Not violated or disregardedB2formal

   Describes an agreement, promise, or contract that has been honored and not broken.

   Eingehalten

   • He prided himself on his kept promises.
   • The terms of the contract remained kept throughout the project.
   • They celebrated a long friendship built on kept commitments.

   Synonymedischargedexecutedfulfilledhonoredmaintainedobservedrespectedsatisfied

   Antonymebrokendisregardedviolated

• Verb, das den Besitz oder die Verfügungsgewalt über etwas behalten, mit einer Handlung fortfahren oder einen Zustand aufrechterhalten bedeutet.

A verb used to indicate the act of retaining possession, continuing an action, or maintaining a state or condition.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Retain possessionA1formal

   To have or continue to have something; not give it away.

   Behalten

   • You can keep the change.
   • She keeps all her old letters.
   • He decided to keep the gift.

   Synonymeholdmaintainpossesspreserveretainwithhold

   Antonymeabandoncedediscardforfeitgivereleaserelinquishreturnsurrenderyield

2. Continue doingA1formal

   To continue or persist in an action or state.

   Weiter machen

   • Keep going straight until you see the sign.
   • Keep quiet during the movie.
   • Keep working hard and you'll succeed.

   Synonymecarry oncontinuego onkeep onmaintainpersistproceed

   Antonymeceasediscontinuehaltquitstop

3. Store or preserveA2formal

   To store something for future use or to maintain in good condition.

   aufbewahren

   • Keep the milk in the fridge.
   • They keep their wine in a cellar.
   • Keep your promises to build trust.

   Synonymeconserveholdmaintainpreservereserveretainsavestashstockstore

   Antonymeabandondiscarddisposesquanderwaste

4. Protect or maintainB1formal

   To protect, maintain, or manage something.

   Erhalten

   • Keep the fire burning all night.
   • She keeps the garden beautifully.
   • He keeps a diary of his travels.

   Synonymecare forguardmaintainmanagepreserveprotectsafeguardsustaintenduphold

   Antonymeabandondiscardforsakeneglectrelease

Phrasal-Variantenkeep awaykeep downkeep inkeep offkeep onkeep outkeep up