maintain

1. v. t. To hold or keep in any particular state or condition; to support; to sustain; to uphold; to keep up; not to suffer to fail or decline; as, to maintain a certain degree of heat in a furnace; to maintain a fence or a railroad; to maintain the digestive process or powers of the stomach; to maintain the fertility of soil; to maintain present reputation. Source: opted

2. v. t. To keep possession of; to hold and defend; not to surrender or relinquish. Source: opted

3. v. t. To continue; not to suffer to cease or fail. Source: opted

4. v. t. To bear the expense of; to support; to keep up; to supply with what is needed. Source: opted

5. v. t. To affirm; to support or defend by argument. Source: opted

6. v. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity Source: wordnet

7. v. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction Source: wordnet

8. v. supply with necessities and support Source: wordnet

9. v. state categorically Source: wordnet

10. v. have and exercise Source: wordnet

11. v. maintain for use and service Source: wordnet

12. v. maintain by writing regular records Source: wordnet

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