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- pronunciation:
- meIn
teIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
maintains, maintaining, maintained |
| definition 1: |
to continue; keep in existence.
The children of the neighborhood maintained their friendships for many years.- synonyms:
- continue, sustain
- antonyms:
- alter, change, discontinue
- similar words:
- keep, preserve, prolong, retain, uphold
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| definition 2: |
to take care of; keep in good condition.
Many gardeners are needed to maintain the park.- synonyms:
- keep, take care of
- antonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- manage, preserve, retain, sustain, tend
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| definition 3: |
to state in a firm and sure way.
He maintains that he did not break the window.- synonyms:
- affirm, uphold
- similar words:
- allege, argue, attest, claim, declare, defend, justify, say
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| related words: |
believe, conserve, harbor, hold, mind, object, own, practice, propose, renew, save, service |
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| derivations: |
maintainable (adj.), maintainer (n.) |
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