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maintain

[meyn-teyn] / meɪnˈteɪn /




Usage

What are other ways to say maintain? To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.

Example Sentences

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However, she firmly maintains that she is not a representative voice for the community.

From Los Angeles Times

The exact number remains unclear, as Nairobi maintains that none of them travelled through official channels.

From BBC

And then he has to land it, with huge amounts of force going through one leg while maintaining perfect form with the other, and the rest of his body.

From BBC

Skilled technicians are responsible for making and maintaining the ice and they are are known as 'ice masters'.

From BBC

“The Board continues to be committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and recognizes the importance of Board refreshment.”

From The Wall Street Journal