Dictionary Check: kept

"kept" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

adjective

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

Example: "unbroken promises"
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verb

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

Example: "hold in place"
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verb

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

Example: "Keep on working!"
verb

retain possession of

Example: "Can I keep my old stuffed animals?"
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verb

stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

Example: "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"
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verb

conform one's action or practice to

Example: "keep appointments"
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