Maintain

Quick meaning: Maintain is a verb meaning To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).

Meaning

To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).

More Meanings

1. To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert.
2. To keep in good condition and working order.
3. (African-American Vernacular, slang, intransitive) To keep composed; to keep one's head up; to stay confident, strong, self-assured; to avoid being a victim; to keep oneself from falling apart.
4. (obsolete, transitive) To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

Example Sentences

maintain order

maintain contact

maintain a relationship

It’s important to maintain good posture while sitting.

Word Forms

• maintains
• maintaining
• maintained

Synonyms for maintain

Depending on context, synonyms include assert, sustain, observe, hold, preserve, keep.

Antonyms for maintain

Common opposites include abandon.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sustain, keep, uphold, wield, defend, hold.

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