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- pronunciation:
- meIn
teIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
maintains, maintaining, maintained |
| definition: |
to keep in good condition.
It can be expensive to maintain a car.- similar words:
- manage, preserve, sustain
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| related words: |
believe, conserve, hold, own, propose, think |
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| derivations: |
maintainable (adj.), maintainer (n.) |
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