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verb

Definition of kept (to)next
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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kept to

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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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  1. stood by
  2. defended
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  • Stellantis rose 6% after the automaker stood by its guidance for the year despite heavy costs related to its turnaround bid.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The title track showcases piano while Bowen laments the friends and family who stood by him throughout his career.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of stood by
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  • The government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez, however, has defended the response of rescue teams.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • City officials defended the report as a routine effort to inform council members about infrastructure investments.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of defended
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“Kept (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kept%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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