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maintain BrE / meɪnˈteɪn /  NAmE / meɪnˈteɪn / Native audio playback is not supported. maintain(verb)BrE / meɪnˈteɪn /  NAmE / meɪnˈteɪn / to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.synonym preservehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/preserve_1to maintain law and order/standards/a balanceThe two countries have always maintained close relations.She maintained a dignified silence.to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising)to keep a building, a machine, etc. in good condition by checking or repairing it regularlyThe house is large and difficult to maintain.to keep stating that something is true, even though other people do not agree or do not believe itsynonym insisthttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/insistThe men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed.She has always maintained her innocence.‘But I'm innocent!’ she maintained.Some critics argue that Picasso remained a great master all his life.Others maintain that there is a significant deterioration in quality in his post-war work.Picasso himself claimed that good art is created, but great art is stolen.As Smith has noted, Picasso borrowed imagery from African art.As the author points out, Picasso borrowed imagery from African art.The writer challenges the notion that Picasso’s sculpture was secondary to his painting.It has been suggested that Picasso’s painting was influenced by jazz music.to support somebody/something over a long period of time by giving money, paying for food, etc.synonym keephttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/keep_1Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three.Extra ExamplesHis priority is to maintain and protect his family.Under the terms of the agreement she had forfeited her right to be maintained by her husband.Commercial aircraft generally maintain cabin altitudes between 6 000 and 8 000 feet.He emphasized the need to maintain the status quo.He has always maintained his innocence.He successfully maintained the financial health of the company.It is difficult to maintain that such a harsh punishment was justified.The company has easily maintained its position as the leading brand in the money-transfer business.The government’s position became increasingly difficult to maintain.They are looking to cut costs while simultaneously maintaining the existing levels of service.This pace cannot be maintained indefinitely.We are anxious to maintain our close links with the police.a poorly maintained central heating systemI do a lot of mechanical work and I maintain my own car.Our principle task is to maintain law and order.She has always maintained her innocence.The grounds are beautifully maintained.The wheel spats collect debris and make it difficult to maintain the brakes.Verb Formspresent simple I / you / we / they maintainhe / she / it maintainspast simple maintainedpast participle maintained-ing form maintainingWord OriginMiddle English (also in the sense ‘practise an action habitually’): from Old French maintenir, from Latin manu tenere ‘hold in the hand’.

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(verb) to maintain law and order/standards/a balancethe two countries have always maintained close relations.she maintained a dignified silence.to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=maintain This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	maintain
WordType	(verb)
Phonetic	BrE / meɪnˈteɪn / NAmE / meɪnˈteɪn /
Example	to maintain law and order/standards/a balance the two countries have always maintained close relations. she maintained a dignified silence. to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising)
Sound	Native audio playback is not supported.
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=maintain
Content	maintain (verb)BrE / meɪnˈteɪn / NAmE / meɪnˈteɪn / to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc. synonym preserve https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/preserve_1 to maintain law and order/standards/a balance The two countries have always maintained close relations. She maintained a dignified silence. to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) to keep a building, a machine, etc. in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly The house is large and difficult to maintain. to keep stating that something is true, even though other people do not agree or do not believe it synonym insist https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/insist The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. She has always maintained her innocence. ‘But I'm innocent!’ she maintained. Some critics argue that Picasso remained a great master all his life. Others maintain that there is a significant deterioration in quality in his post-war work. Picasso himself claimed that good art is created, but great art is stolen. As Smith has noted, Picasso borrowed imagery from African art. As the author points out, Picasso borrowed imagery from African art. The writer challenges the notion that Picasso’s sculpture was secondary to his painting. It has been suggested that Picasso’s painting was influenced by jazz music. to support somebody/something over a long period of time by giving money, paying for food, etc. synonym keep https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/keep_1 Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. Extra Examples His priority is to maintain and protect his family. Under the terms of the agreement she had forfeited her right to be maintained by her husband. Commercial aircraft generally maintain cabin altitudes between 6 000 and 8 000 feet. He emphasized the need to maintain the status quo. He has always maintained his innocence. He successfully maintained the financial health of the company. It is difficult to maintain that such a harsh punishment was justified. The company has easily maintained its position as the leading brand in the money-transfer business. The government’s position became increasingly difficult to maintain. They are looking to cut costs while simultaneously maintaining the existing levels of service. This pace cannot be maintained indefinitely. We are anxious to maintain our close links with the police. a poorly maintained central heating system I do a lot of mechanical work and I maintain my own car. Our principle task is to maintain law and order. She has always maintained her innocence. The grounds are beautifully maintained. The wheel spats collect debris and make it difficult to maintain the brakes. Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they maintain he / she / it maintains past simple maintained past participle maintained -ing form maintaining Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘practise an action habitually’): from Old French maintenir, from Latin manu tenere ‘hold in the hand’.
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Maintain Maintained Meɪnˈteɪn Difficult Picasso Law Close Innocence

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