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Maintain
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Maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/
To keep something in good condition or at the correct level.
Synonyms:
preserve
sustain
uphold
continue
support
Antonyms:
neglect
abandon
disregard
Examples:
He
maintained
a gentlemanly calm.
"I took the liberty of
maintaining
remote access.
I have a high social position to
maintain
.
Etymology:
Originating from the Old French
maintenir,
from Latin
manu tenere,
literally meaning
hold in the hand.
Usage Statistics:
91 mentions per 1 million words
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