maintain
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/meɪnˈteɪn/]
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Senses
1. maintain (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
Example: maintain contact
2. maintain (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert.
Example: Pullman traditionalists will no doubt maintain that the full-service-at-every-seat principle is popular with their clientele; [...].
3. maintain (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To keep in good condition and working order.
Example: 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.
Structure of the word
Roots:- ten (Proto-Indo-European)
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