maintain

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To keep up

   To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).

   • maintain contact
   • maintain order
   • maintain a relationship
2. 2

   To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true

   To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert.

   • Pullman traditionalists will no doubt maintain that the full-service-at-every-seat principle is popular with their clientele; [...].
3. 3

   To keep in good condition and working order.

   • The admirable smoothness of the riding also reflected the greatest credit on those who, despite the difficulties caused by the shortage of men and materials, have succeeded in maintaining the track in such first-class order.
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   1. 4

      To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

   2. 5

      To keep composed

      To keep composed; to keep one's head up; to stay confident, strong, self-assured; to avoid being a victim; to keep oneself from falling apart.

      • No matter what, you gotta maintain.

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• antonymabandonantonym(s) of “to keep up”