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maintain
This word carries a strong sense of persistence and stability. When applied to physical objects, it suggests a proactive effort to prevent decay or failure, implying a cycle of care and repair. When applied to a state of being or a level of performance, it describes the effort required to resist a natural decline or change.
In a communicative context, the word shifts toward a firm, often stubborn, insistence on a specific truth. This usage typically occurs in legal or argumentative settings where a claim is held steady despite contradictory evidence or external pressure.
Meanings
To keep something in a good condition by checking or repairing it regularly.
The company spends thousands of dollars to maintain the machinery.
To continue to have or keep a particular state, quality, or condition over a period of time.
It is difficult to maintain a healthy diet while traveling.