Associations to the word «Maintained»
Noun
- Integrity
- Neutrality
- Cohesion
- Composure
- Viability
- Stability
- Balance
- Secrecy
- Compatibility
- Consistency
- Semblance
- Readiness
- Supremacy
- Posture
- Pretense
- Continuity
- Demeanor
- Equilibrium
- Autonomy
- Vigilance
- Dominance
- Proficiency
- Lifestyle
- Dignity
- Inability
- Superiority
- Coherence
- Ecosystem
- Conserve
- Abstinence
- Stance
- Monopoly
- Flexibility
- Purity
- Hygiene
- Consulate
- Hegemony
- Humidity
- Blockade
- Transmitter
- Calorie
- Liaison
- Allotment
- Adherence
- Preserve
- Sovereignty
- Erection
- Relationship
- Discipline
- Correspondence
- Peacekeeping
- Standard
- Innocence
- Sustaining
- Commitment
- Biodiversity
- Uniformity
- Contact
- Electrolyte
- Parity
- Maintenance
- Nutrient
- Momentum
- Vitality
- Sanity
- Registry
- Regimen
- Firmness
- Segregation
- Glucose
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
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.]
Dictionary definition
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".
Wise words
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