Maintain - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction (syn: conserve, keep up, preserve)
- supply with necessities and support (syn: keep, sustain)
- state categorically (syn: assert, asseverate)
- have and exercise (syn: exert, wield)
- maintain for use and service (syn: keep)
- maintain by writing regular records (syn: keep)
- stick to correctly or closely (syn: keep, observe)
Extra examples
They have always maintained high standards of professional conduct.
He has found it difficult to maintain a healthy weight.
The company has done a poor job of maintaining its computer network.
It was obvious that the house had been poorly maintained.
She was finding it hard to maintain her balance.
She still maintains a close relationship with her college roommate.
It's difficult to maintain a correspondence when we're both so busy.
The pilot was struggling to maintain control of the aircraft.
The police say that they will do whatever is necessary to maintain law and order.
He maintained himself against his many enemies.
He maintains that no child is really bad.
Careers Officers maintain contact with young people when they have left school.
Britain wants to maintain its position as a world power.
A lot depends on building and maintaining a good relationship with your customers.
The hotel prides itself on maintaining high standards.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: maintain
he/she/it: maintains
present participle: maintaining
past tense: maintained
past participle: maintained
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