Maintain
To keep something in good condition by routine care or to continue to support, uphold, or assert a belief, position, or state.
verbMaintain
To keep something in good condition by routine care or to continue to support, uphold, or assert a belief, position, or state.
verbImagine This
Imagine a diligent mechanic who regularly checks a car, oils the engine, tightens bolts, and replaces worn parts so the car runs smoothly; this is maintaining the vehicle.
Sounds Like
meyn-TEYN
Looks Like
retain, remain (visually resembles retain/remain)
Remember This
From Latin manΔre 'to stay, remain'; related words include remain, maintenance, and maintaining.
Other Forms
Connect With
preserve, uphold, sustain, continue, keep up
Note
Maintenance is the noun form; maintain does not mean to acquire or obtain, but to keep up or uphold something. Be careful with contexts: you can maintain a position or maintain a project by ongoing effort.