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maintain

UK
/meɪnˈteɪn/
US
/meɪnˈteɪn/

Translations

maintainverb
maintained
Past Simple
maintained
Past Participle
maintaining
Gerund
UK
/meɪnˈteɪn/
US
/meɪnˈteɪn/
soutenirDans le sens de défendre une position ou une affirmation.
She maintains that she was not at the scene of the crime.
Elle soutient qu'elle n'était pas sur les lieux du crime.
conserverPour garder une position, un niveau ou un avantage.
The team managed to maintain their lead throughout the game.
L'équipe a réussi à conserver son avance tout au long du match.
The company works hard to maintain its reputation for quality.
L'entreprise travaille dur pour maintenir sa réputation de qualité.
faire vivreEmployé pour l’idée de subvenir aux besoins de quelqu’un.
He maintains his family with the income from his job.
Il fait vivre sa famille avec le revenu de son travail.
Additional translations
affirmerPlus neutre, selon le contexte.
entretenirSurtout pour des biens, des machines ou des installations.
Synonyms
retain
support
uphold
continue
sustain
preserve
keep
manage
Antonyms
neglect
discontinue
abandon

Definitions

maintainverb
To keep in an existing state or condition; to preserve or retain.
The company works hard to maintain its reputation for quality.
To provide for the upkeep or support of something or someone.
He maintains his family with the income from his job.
To affirm or assert something as true.
She maintains that she was not at the scene of the crime.
To continue or carry on; to keep up.
The team managed to maintain their lead throughout the game.
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