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maintain

/meɪn'teɪn/

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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

type of:
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
verb
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
verb
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

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