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maintain
[ meyn-teyn ]
verb (used with object)
to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
Antonyms: discontinue
- to keep in an appropriate condition, operation, or force; keep unimpaired:
to maintain order; to maintain public highways.
Synonyms: keep up
- to keep in a specified state, position, etc.:
to maintain a correct posture; to maintain good health.
He maintained that the country was going downhill.
Synonyms: asseverate
- to support in speech or argument, as a statement or proposition.
Synonyms: justify, vindicate, defend, uphold
Antonyms: contradict
- to keep or hold against attack:
to maintain one's ground.
- to provide for the upkeep or support of; carry the expenses of:
to maintain a family.
- to sustain or support:
not enough water to maintain life.
maintain
/ meɪnˈteɪn /
verb
- to continue or retain; keep in existence
- to keep in proper or good condition
to maintain a building
- to support a style of living
the money maintained us for a month
- takes a clause as object to state or assert
he maintained that Talbot was wrong
- to defend against contradiction; uphold
she maintained her innocence
- to defend against physical attack
Derived Forms
- mainˈtainer, noun
- mainˈtainable, adjective
Other Words From
- main·taina·ble adjective
- main·taina·bili·ty noun
- main·tainer noun
- premain·tain verb (used with object)
- self-main·tained adjective
- self-main·taining adjective
- under·main·tain verb (used with object)
- under·main·tained adjective
- unmain·taina·ble adjective
- unmain·tained adjective
- well-main·tained adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of maintain1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It’s easy to forget the joys of gravity while going to sleep or using the toilet on Earth, but the constant force that keeps us on the ground also helps us maintain bone structure and keep bodily fluids flowing where we want them.
Obviously, Trump will always maintain that his victory was the greatest in history and that nobody's ever seen anything like it.
"Japan are a dangerous team so it’s important that we execute our gameplan and maintain focus throughout the full 80 minutes."
"In urgent scenarios where rapid intervention is required, even minor delays could potentially lead to serious safety issues. For the vehicle automation industry, this underscores the need to explore solutions and develop systems that minimise remote driver distractions and manage cognitive workload effectively. It also calls for improved human-machine interfaces and advanced driver warning systems to ensure that remote drivers can maintain optimal workload and situational awareness so that they can respond promptly and effectively."
Sue thought the fee was about right for her flat, which is one of two in a small converted house and has little shared space to maintain.
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