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UK
/meɪntˈeɪn/
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[ US /meɪnˈteɪn/ ]
[ US /meɪnˈteɪn/ ]
VERB
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keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
The old lady could not keep up the building
We preserve these archeological findings
The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
children must be taught to conserve our national heritage -
state or assert
He maintained his innocence -
have and exercise
wield power and authority -
support against an opponent
The appellate court upheld the verdict -
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
She always held herself as a lady
The students keep me on my toes
hold in place -
stick to correctly or closely
The pianist kept time with the metronome
I cannot keep track of all my employees
keep count -
supply with necessities and support
The money will sustain our good cause
She alone sustained her family
There's little to earn and many to keep -
maintain for use and service
I keep a car in the countryside
She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips - state categorically
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maintain by writing regular records
keep notes
maintain a record
keep a diary
How To Use maintain In A Sentence
- While maintaining a level of accessibility and providing information are important, this must not dumb the work down, compromise the artists' intentions, or remove the challenge aspect of art that many people thrive on.
- Meanwhile, the sister is trying to maintain standards and dignity, washing her clothes and covering her body.
- I eat a lot of chicken and fish, rice and pasta and maintain an all-round healthy diet. Times, Sunday Times
- June 17, 2006, 4: 01 pm card with bad credit says: card with bad credit maintainer internship decrypt arrangements. coplanar cusp The Volokh Conspiracy » “Bush Voters Are Stupid”:
- The statement affirmed the two countries' willingness to maintain their diplomatic, economic and military ties.
- Steve maintains that the peppers give the bland turkey a piquant flavour.
- The UN at the moment is still trying to maintain the charade of neutrality.
- Most intriguingly, among the described symptoms of fugu poisoning is progressive limb paralysis while maintaining consciousness.
- Then prop yourself up using your toes and forearms maintaining a flat position. The Sun
- Taking up so much of the roof area, it has to stay sealed with the glass permanently in place to maintain the car's body rigidity.
