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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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It’s also unclear how effectively Adobe will be able to maintain its pricing power and differentiate its business, Bhatia added.

From MarketWatch

JOHANNESBURG—The South African Reserve Bank unanimously decided to maintain its main repo rate at 6.75% on Thursday as it braces for the long-term consequences of the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

For this process to work properly, lysosomes must maintain an acidic environment.

From Science Daily

"While we will continue our efforts to maintain constructive relationships and avoid volatility, we will not turn a blind eye to any risks to our interests."

From BBC

Both companies intend to appeal, with Meta maintaining a single app cannot be solely responsible for a teen mental health crisis.

From BBC