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maintain

/meɪn'teɪn/

Synonyms of maintain Antonyms of maintain Examples of maintain Usage of maintain Parts of maintain Definition that contains maintain Words sounding like maintain Explanation of maintain

verb
maintain by writing regular records
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"maintain a record"

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keep

type of:
enter record put down
verb
have and exercise
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exert wield

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have got have hold
verb
state categorically
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assert asseverate

type of:
insist take a firm stand
verb
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
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conserve keep up preserve

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keep
verb
support against an opponent
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uphold

type of:
confirm reassert
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state or assert
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"He maintained his innocence"

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defend

type of:
affirm
verb
stick to correctly or closely
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keep observe
verb
supply with necessities and support
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keep sustain

type of:
hold have have got
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
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hold keep
verb
maintain for use and service
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keep

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have hold have got

Antonyms of maintain

break lose attack waste lack exit erase prosecute negate discontinue depressurise depressurize let go of drop out