Associations to the word «Maintain»

MAINTAIN, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action. [14th-19thc.]

MAINTAIN, verb. To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14thc.]

MAINTAIN, verb. To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert. [from 15thc.]

MAINTAIN, verb. Keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes".

MAINTAIN, verb. Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts".

MAINTAIN, verb. Supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There's little to earn and many to keep".

MAINTAIN, verb. State categorically.

MAINTAIN, verb. Have and exercise; "wield power and authority".

MAINTAIN, verb. Maintain for use and service; "I keep a car in the countryside"; "She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips".

MAINTAIN, verb. Maintain by writing regular records; "keep a diary"; "maintain a record"; "keep notes".

MAINTAIN, verb. State or assert; "He maintained his innocence".

MAINTAIN, verb. Support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict".

MAINTAIN, verb. Stick to correctly or closely; "The pianist kept time with the metronome"; "keep count"; "I cannot keep track of all my employees".