maintain

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maintain
meɪnˈteɪn Listen
Meanings
verb
  • cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.
    E.g. the need to maintain close links between industry and schools
  • provide with necessities for life or existence.
    E.g. the allowance covers the basic costs of maintaining a child
  • state something strongly to be the case; assert.
    E.g. he has always maintained his innocence

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