kept
beginnerA2/kɛpt/ · kept
to have maintained possession or control of something.
Meanings
to have maintained possession or control of something.
کسی چیز کا قبضہ یا کنٹرول برقرار رکھنا۔
رکھا
rakha
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- kept in mind
- kept safe
- kept a secret
Example Sentences
He kept the important documents in a safe place.
اس نے اہم دستاویزات کو محفوظ جگہ پر رکھا۔
Us ne ahem dastawizat ko mahfooz jagah par rakha.
She always kept her promises to her friends.
اس نے ہمیشہ اپنے دوستوں سے کیے گئے وعدے پورے کیے۔
Us ne hamesha apne doston se kiye gaye waade poore kiye.
They kept the information confidential.
انہوں نے معلومات کو خفیہ رکھا۔
Unhon ne maloomaat ko khufiya rakha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'kept' as 'what you have kept for safety.'
Visualize a treasure chest that is kept locked and safe.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رکھا ہے ستم! چہرا تیرا سب سے خوبصورت ہے۔
Rakha hai sitam! Chehra tera sab se khoobsurat hai.
It is a torment! Your face is the most beautiful.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رکھے ہیں جو داو پر وہ گواہی ہے۔
Rakhe hain jo daow par woh gawahi hai.
What we have kept in stakes is a testimony.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ceapan" — to seize or take
First known use: 15th century
The word developed from Old English 'ceapan' through Middle English 'kep', reflecting the idea of retaining or holding something.