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   Main·tain

   /mānˈtān/

   

   verb

   • 1. cause or enable (a condition or state of affairs) to continue: "the need to maintain close links between industry and schools" Similar continuekeepkeep goingkeep upkeep alivekeep in existencecarry onpreserveconserveprolongperpetuatesustainbolster (up)prop upretainsupportbearOpposite break off
   • ▪ keep (something) at the same level or rate: "agricultural prices will have to be maintained"
   • ▪ keep (a building, machine, or road) in good condition or in working order by checking or repairing it regularly: "the Department for Transport is responsible for maintaining the main roads in England" Similar keep in good conditionkeep in repairkeep upservicerebuildconservepreservekeep intactcare fortake good care oflook afterOpposite neglect
   • 2. provide with necessities for life or existence: "the allowance covers the basic costs of maintaining a child" Similar supportprovide forkeepfinancenurturefeednourishsustainOpposite neglect
   • ▪ keep (a military unit) supplied with equipment and other requirements: "an English garrison was maintained there in the seventeenth century" Similar supportprovide forkeepfinancenurturefeednourishsustainOpposite neglect
   • ▪ give one's support to; uphold: archaic "the king swears he will maintain the laws of God" Similar upholddefendfight forchampionsupportbackadvocateOpposite abandon
   • 3. state something strongly to be the case; assert: "he has always maintained his innocence" Similar insist (on)declareassertproteststateaversayannounceaffirmavowprofessclaimallegecontendargueswear (to)hold torare:asseverateOpposite deny

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘practice an action habitually’): from Old French maintenir, from Latin manu tenere ‘hold in the hand’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. maintainability noun
   • 2. maintainable adjective

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   to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries. Synonyms: continue, keep up. Antonyms: discontinue. to keep in an appropriate condition, operation, or force; keep unimpaired: to maintain order; to maintain public highways.

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   Definitions of maintain. verb. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" synonyms: hold, keep. see more. verb. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction. synonyms: conserve, keep up, preserve. see more. verb. supply with necessities and support. synonyms: keep, sustain. see more. verb.

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   Check pronunciation: maintain. Definition of maintain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Synonyms for MAINTAIN: preserve, conserve, save, protect, defend, restore, keep up, sustain; Antonyms of MAINTAIN: ignore, disregard, destroy, neglect, break, hurt, impair, injure

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   2 days ago · 1. to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain. to maintain good relations with neighboring countries. 2. to keep in an appropriate condition, operation, or force; keep unimpaired. to maintain order. to maintain public highways. 3. to keep in a specified state, position, etc.

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   1 maintain something to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc. synonym preserve to maintain law and order/standards/a balance The two countries have always maintained close relations. (formal) She maintained a dignified silence. to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising)

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   to make a situation or activity continue in the same way: The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region. Fewer examples. Schools will be inspected regularly to maintain standards. They only want to maintain the status quo. It is important to maintain the temperature of the water.