/meɪnˈteɪn/
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Translation
To keep something in good condition, or to make something continue as it is.
Word origin
From Old French maintenir, from Latin manu tenere, meaning to hold in the hand.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- manu tenere
- English cognates
- maintenance
Grammar
Verb typeregular (maintain, maintains, maintained)
Examples
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Here it means to keep it in good condition.
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"Maintain" means to keep something at the same level.
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Here it means to make something continue.
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