What is "maintain" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "maintain": keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Meaning of "maintain": keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Meaning of "maintain": supply with necessities and support

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Meaning of "maintain": state categorically

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Meaning of "maintain": have and exercise

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Meaning of "maintain": maintain for use and service

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Meaning of "maintain": maintain by writing regular records

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Meaning of "maintain": state or assert

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Meaning of "maintain": support against an opponent

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Meaning of "maintain": stick to correctly or closely

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Pronunciation in UK: /meɪnˈteɪn/

Synonyms:

preserve, control, protect, finance, uphold, provide, support, manage, keep, renew, continue, sustain, retain, cultivate, persevere, advance, perpetuate, supply, prolong, guard, nurture, save, repair, conserve, carry on, go on with, keep going, look after, take care of, stress, uphold, defend, advocate, insist, say, emphasize, hold, declare, contend, attest, protest, right, champion, vindicate, affirm, rectify, back, report, state, asseverate, persist, aver, profess, allege, correct, avow, justify, fight for, plead for, stand by,

Antonyms:

destroy, release, ignore, discontinue, squander, condemn, desert, discard, hurt, abandon, give up, let go, take, neglect, finish, halt, stop, waste, forget, desert, deny, forsake, conceal, repudiate, ignore, condemn, discard, abandon, attack, quit, forget, give up, leave, neglect,