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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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The National Defense Strategy includes provisions for maintaining a resource-sustainable approach to countering Islamic terrorists with focused capability on organizations possessing both the intent and ability to strike the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Some people will argue that it’s unfair he will likely get wiped away from the public sphere while other predatory men from the past and present largely maintain their riches and reputations.

From Los Angeles Times

The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates, with attention on Jerome Powell’s future rate change outlook.

From Barron's

Iranian importers and exporters then trade foreign currency among their various front companies on ledgers maintained in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

CGS International maintains its add rating and S$7.68 target price.

From The Wall Street Journal