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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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On the other hand though, Chelsea would be entitled to sell Mudryk for some sort of transfer fee if they maintain his contract and keep paying his wages.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Rafael Mangual has “pushed back on moves that would weaken the city’s capacity to maintain public order.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Hartnett notes the White House is “on maneuvers” to maintain the interest of big investors in U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The movements also feel familiar, which makes them easier to adopt and maintain over time.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Lilya did, but that wasn’t the end of her insurrection, or of her battle to maintain her femininity.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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