maintained

UK
/meɪnˈteɪnd/
US
/meɪnˈteɪnd/

Translations

maintainedpast participle
UK
/meɪnˈteɪnd/
US
/meɪnˈteɪnd/
The maintained garden was a beautiful sight, with neatly trimmed hedges and vibrant flowers.
Le jardin entretenu était un très beau spectacle, avec des haies bien taillées et des fleurs éclatantes.
The maintained silence in the library was appreciated by all the students studying there.
Le silence maintenu dans la bibliothèque était apprécié de tous les étudiants qui y travaillaient.
Additional translations
financéSurtout au Royaume-Uni, pour un établissement ou un service pris en charge par l’État.
maintainverb

maintained

Past Simple

maintained
Past Simple
maintained
Past Participle
maintaining
Gerund
UK
/meɪnˈteɪn/
US
/meɪnˈteɪn/
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.
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.
Additional translations
entretenirSurtout pour des biens, des machines ou des installations.
affirmerPlus neutre, selon le contexte.

Definitions

maintainedpast participle
Kept in good condition through regular care and attention.
The maintained garden was a beautiful sight, with neatly trimmed hedges and vibrant flowers.
Continued or preserved in a particular state or condition.
The maintained silence in the library was appreciated by all the students studying there.
Provided with financial or other necessary support; funded.
The university offers scholarships to students from state-maintained schools.
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.