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maintain
Synonyms and Antonyms of maintain
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to keep in good condition
2
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
stand up for, stick up for
3
to pay the living expenses of
foot the bill (for), take care of
4
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
5
to state as a fact usually forcefully
put forth
Synonym Discussion of maintain
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- steadfastly maintained his innocence
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- asserted her rights
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- defended his voting record
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- his success vindicated our faith in him
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- the action was used to justify military intervention
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