maintain
Pronunciation: /meɪnˈteɪn/
The English word “maintain” has 5 meanings listed here.
verb
- To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
- To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert.
- To keep in good condition and working order.
- To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.
- 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.
Etymology
From Middle English mayntenen, from Old French maintenir, from Late Latin manūteneō, manūtenēre (“I support”), from Latin manū (“with/in/by the hand”, ablative of manus) + tenēre (“to hold”).
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