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kept [kept] ExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for kept on Thesaurus.com verb
- simple past tense and past participle of keep.
adjective
- having the expression of principles, ideas, etc., controlled, dominated, or determined by one whose money provides support: a kept press; a kept writer.
Origin of kept 1670–80 for def 2 Related formsun·kept, adjectivewell-kept, adjective Related Words for well-kept precise, accurate, tidy, slick, sleek, elegant, orderly, spotless, immaculate, smart, well-kept, snug, hygienic, unblemished, simple, clear, bright, graceful, neat, pure Examples from the Web for well-kept Contemporary Examples of well-kept
Millions of dollars in renovation later the building is gorgeous—Clean, well-kept, organized.
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Justin Rohrlich
January 3, 2015
I guess that White House confirmation strategy is a well-kept secret.
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Roland S. Martin
October 9, 2014
Saint Joseph white is such a small production and a well-kept secret.
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Jordan Salcito
January 11, 2014
It features the Charlotte Nature Museum, a well-kept baseball field, and a large body of water.
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Diane Dimond
November 12, 2012
If that personal commitment exists on the part of Obama, it has been a well-kept secret.
Obama “committed” on Jerusalem? Riiiiight.
David Frum
September 6, 2012
Historical Examples of well-kept
She interrupted him with an impatient wave of a well-kept hand.
William West Winter
The general appearance of a well-kept van is that of a state-room.
Charles G. Leland
The dresser—is there anything prettier than a well-kept dresser?
Margaret Wolfe Hamilton
They stayed that night at a small, but well-kept house, hidden in the forests.
Francis Rolt-Wheeler
The secret of our intention had been well-kept till within a week of the day.
Talbot Baines Reed
British Dictionary definitions for well-kept well-kept adjective (well kept when postpositive)
- maintained in good conditionthe front lawns are well kept
kept verb
- the past tense and past participle of keep
- kept woman censorious a woman maintained by a man as his mistress
Word Origin and History for well-kept adj.
c.1400, from well (adv.) + past participle of keep.
kept
past tense of keep (v.).