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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61. The factory cannot maintain current levels of production.
62. Soldiers still maintain a military presence in the area.
63. Jones and Armstrong maintain a consistently high standard.
64. He has worked hard to maintain his family.
65. Our guests expect us to maintain high standards .
66. It's hard to maintain competitive pricing.
67. You should maintain a low intake of fat.
68. A large house costs a lot to maintain.
69. Few people nowadays are able to maintain friendships into adulthood.
70. The company has managed to maintain its status among retailers.
71. The organization has managed to maintain secrecy about its activities.
72. Despite intensive publicity[sentencedict.com], Channel 4 failed to maintain interest in its expensive new show.
73. In a formal interview, try to maintain good eye contact with the interviewers.
74. Unions claim that the management continues to maintain an intransigent position.
75. The government was right to maintain interest rates at a high level.
76. He has to maintain a large family on a small salary.
77. Employees are expected to maintain a high standard of tidiness in their dress and appearance.
78. But, in the interim, we obviously have a duty to maintain law and order.
79. The paper has proved unable to maintain its circulation figures.
80. Britain wants to maintain its position as a world power.
81. It is very difficult to maintain the alignment between the two countries since the trade dispute.
82. With an election in the offing, the prime minister is keen to maintain his popularity.
83. In the Western world it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation.
84. Britain can maintain a continuous patrol of the seas with only three submarines.
85. Will the West use its influence to maintain the status quo and not disrupt the flow of oil?
86. The lease stated that tenants should maintain the property in good condition.
87. The UN at the moment is still trying to maintain the charade of neutrality.
88. The authorities have said they will attempt to maintain essential services.
89. The school will use all available sanctions to maintain discipline.
90. Many minority groups are struggling to maintain their cultural identity.
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