verb🔗ShareTo support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action."The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "aidactionjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.)."The school maintained a clean and safe environment for all students. "conditionstateactionprocessbusinessorganizationgovernmentlawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert."Even after being presented with contrary evidence, he maintained that the Earth was flat. "statementlanguagecommunicationlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareShowing maintenance or attention"The house had a neat, well-maintained garden in front."propertyconditionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading