(of a position, state, or form) To acquire or assume
… more ▼
▲
To keep a particular state constant or consistent
“If we maintain this high level of performance, we will have the championship in the bag.”
To keep the state of something or a place in good condition
“Your car will require some effort to maintain.”
To conduct repairs or improvements on
“Winchester searched out an auto-mechanic to maintain his car.”
To defend something as true despite strong opposition or arguments to the contrary
“Tyrion would steadfastly maintain his innocence despite members of his own family being convinced of his involvement in Joffrey's demise.”
To state one's position, either in agreeance or opposition on a particular subject
“I maintain that having a healthy diet does not necessarily entail giving up delicious food.”
To keep alive or provide sustenance for
“Your father has had to work two jobs to maintain our family.”
(care for) To look after
To hold an opinion
(intransitive) To persist in or proceed with an activity or action
To announce or declare, especially officially or publicly
To hold on to or continue to have something, both physically or mentally
To set apart for a special use
To provide with money for a particular purpose
To manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.)
To strengthen or provide support to
To fix or settle at a given amount, level or degree
To be living a particular way of life
To maintain the focus or attention of others
To have in one's possession, command or control
To be capable of supplying
(adhere to) To closely follow, observe, or represent
To perform checks and maintenance on (a device or piece of equipment)
(archaic) To endure or tolerate
To choose to take up, follow, or use
To conduct or devote oneself to
To approve (a proposed measure) by a majority of votes
To firmly insist, maintain, or be determined in one's beliefs or opinions
To stress or emphasize
To have great faith or conviction in (something)
(of a position, state, or form) To acquire or assume
Related Words and Phrases
|
