Synonym: bear, guard, keep, possess, preserve, protect, retain, save, support, sustain, uphold. Antonym: abandon. Similar words: contain, in the main, container, maintenance, uncertainty, remain, domain, mainly. Meaning: [meɪn'teɪn] 
v. 1. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" 2. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction 3. supply with necessities and support 4. state categorically 5. have and exercise 6. maintain for use and service 7. maintain by writing regular records 8. state or assert 9. support against an opponent 10. observe correctly or closely.
v. 1. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" 2. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction 3. supply with necessities and support 4. state categorically 5. have and exercise 6. maintain for use and service 7. maintain by writing regular records 8. state or assert 9. support against an opponent 10. observe correctly or closely. 
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31. They righteously maintain that they do not practise rationing.
32. The house is large and difficult to maintain.
33. The government's position became increasingly difficult to maintain.
34. We have standards to maintain.
35. The bonus helped maintain morale among the staff.
36. She managed to maintain a facade of indifference.
37. Maintain your speed at 60 mph.
38. My son can maintain himself now.
39. Can Labour maintain its lead over the Conservatives?
40. It's a policeman's job to maintain law and order.
41. How can we maintain control of spending?
42. He emphasized the need to maintain the status quo.
43. Patients maintain a strict dietary regimen.
44. Certain people always want to maintain the status quo.
45. We maintain active links with other European universities.
46. Regular exercise helps to maintain physical fitness.
47. Food is necessary to maintain life.
48. The house costs a fortune to maintain.
49. We maintain cordial relations with our neighbors.
50. The pilot was unable to maintain height.
51. The teacher was unable to maintain discipline.
52. The fleet is very expensive to maintain.
53. The company wants to maintain its monopolistic position.
54. He can't maintain enough equilibrium to ride a bike.
55. He goes to great lengths to maintain these contacts.
56. conservatives who want to maintain the status quo.
57. You need to maintain your physical and mental health.
58. The government struggled to maintain law and order.
59. They try to maintain harmony between the two communities.
60. We must maintain keen vigilance at all time.
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