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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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Another big benefit of maintaining a positive inflation target is there’s evidence that it improves labor market efficiencies.

From Barron's

The Swedish pop singer maintains her distinct musical personality on a new album—her first since 2018—reflecting on life in middle age.

From The Wall Street Journal

“As we have maintained, this lawsuit was entirely without merit, and we are pleased with the court’s ruling on the matter,” a Fox News representative said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

AT&T is responsible for maintaining the network nationwide, even in places where service isn’t commercially viable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Israel also maintained several military posts in the south and continued to carry out regular attacks on what it said were Hezbollah targets.

From BBC