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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.

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Maintain an emergency fund outside of your crypto positions so you’re not forced to sell during down times.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

Maintain a constructive view as long as the stock holds above $23.

From Barron's • Oct. 1, 2025

Maintain the right speed: too fast and you risk losing control, but driving too slowly means you might lose momentum when you need it.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2024

Maintain its creative core while constantly making space for new members and their ideas?

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Instructions screamed at me from the road once: “Do not stop! No stopping. Maintain speed.”

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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