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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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2. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › maintainmaintain | meaning of maintain in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   maintain. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English main‧tain /meɪnˈteɪn, mən-/ S2 W1 AWL verb [ transitive] 1 make something continue to make something continue in the same way or at the same standard as before Careers Officers maintain contact with young people when they have left school.

3. en.thefreedictionary.com › maintainMaintain - definition of maintain by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To keep up or carry on; continue: maintain good relations. 2. To keep in an existing state; preserve or retain: maintain one's composure. 3. To keep in a condition of good repair or efficiency: maintain two cars. 4. a. To provide for; support: maintain a family. b. To keep in existence; sustain: enough food to maintain life. 5.

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › maintainmaintain - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 9, 2024 · To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.] To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert. [from 15th c.] To keep in good condition and working order . ( obsolete, transitive) To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action. [14th–19th c.]

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › wellmaintainedMAINTAIN Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries. to keep in an appropriate condition, operation, or force; keep unimpaired: to maintain order; to maintain public highways. to keep in a specified state, position, etc.: to maintain a correct posture; to maintain good health.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusMAINTAIN - 65 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. maintain. in English. maintain. Thesaurus > to say something > maintain. These are words and phrases related to maintain. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of maintain.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › maintainmaintain - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries. to keep in an appropriate condition, operation, or force; keep unimpaired: to maintain order; to maintain public highways. to keep in a specified state, position, etc.: to maintain a correct posture; to maintain good health. to affirm;

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › maintainMAINTAIN definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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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. to keep a building or area in good condition: A large house is very expensive to maintain. (Definition of maintain from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of maintain.