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Maintained

adjective

1.

Kept in good condition. Synonyms: kept up, well-kept.

2.

Continued in your keeping or use or memory. Synonym: retained.

Maintain

verb

(past & past part. maintained; pres. part. maintaining)

1.

Keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,. Synonyms: hold, keep. "Hold in place" , "She always held herself as a lady" , "The students keep me on my toes"

2.

Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction. Synonyms: conserve, keep up, preserve. "The old lady could not keep up the building" , "Children must be taught to conserve our national heritage" , "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"

3.

Supply with necessities and support. Synonyms: keep, sustain. "The money will sustain our good cause" , "There's little to earn and many to keep"

4.

State categorically. Synonyms: assert, asseverate.

5.

Have and exercise. Synonyms: exert, wield.

6.

Maintain for use and service. Synonym: keep. "She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips"

7.

Maintain by writing regular records. Synonym: keep. "Maintain a record" , "Keep notes"

8.

State or assert. Synonym: defend.

9.

Support against an opponent. Synonym: uphold.

10.

Stick to correctly or closely. Synonyms: keep, observe. "Keep count" , "I cannot keep track of all my employees"

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— Strange True Stories of Louisiana • George Washington Cable

... contrariety and because her refusal had temporarily taken away my senses, I maintained that I knew ...

— Romance of Roman Villas - (The Renaissance) • Elizabeth W. (Elizbeth Williams) Champney

... founding the English colonies that soon began their ceaseless {52} struggle with New France. But even before his time, which was just after Champlain had founded Quebec, two great maritime events had encouraged the English to aim at that command of the sea which they finally maintained against all rivals. In 1579 Sir Francis Drake sailed completely round the world. He was the first sea captain who had ever done so, for Magellan had died in mid-career fifty-seven years before. This notable feat was accompanied by his successful capture of many Spanish treasure ...

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... I have never been in love: the cause is clear; I have prevented any attachment to one man, by constantly flirting with twenty: 'tis the most sovereign receipt in the world. I think too, my dear, you have maintained a sort of running fight with the little deity: our hour is ...

— The History of Emily Montague • Frances Brooke

... It had not been very loving, had come too soon after one of those arguments they were inclined to have, in which they could not as yet disagree with suavity. George had said there was no future life for the individual; she had maintained there was. They had grown hot and impatient. Even in the cab on the way to his train they had pursued the wretched discussion, and the last kiss had been from lips on ...

— Forsyte Saga • John Galsworthy

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