Maintains Uncommon

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Definitions

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of maintain

"The engineer maintains that the bridge is safe to cross."

In plain English: To maintain means to keep something going, working properly, or at its current level without letting it change or fail.

"He maintains that he did not break any rules."

Example Sentences

"He maintains that he did not break any rules." verb

"He maintains his car every spring to keep it running smoothly." verb

"The lawyer maintains that her client did not commit the crime." verb

"She maintains a calm demeanor even during stressful situations." verb