kept up

VERB

maintain, sustain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hold on

WEAK

balance compete contend continue emulate go on keep pace keep step match pace persevere preserve rival run with vie

Antonyms

WEAK

let go neglect

Example Sentences

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I think his character knowledge has certainly risen since his time away from Everton because he's kept up to date with the modern player.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Since his arrest, Doyle has kept up a daily stream of inspirational Facebook posts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

It has kept up its attacks on the country as the militants fight back.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Michael kept up with the research, according to the Concussion & CTE Foundation, and pledged to donate his brain to be studied after his death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

On top of the wall the mouse archers kept up their relentless hail of arrows into the ditch.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques