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  • maintain :cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
    • hold in place
    • She always held herself as a lady
    • The students keep me on my toes

  • maintain :keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
    • We preserve these archeological findings
    • The old lady could not keep up the building
    • children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
    • The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts

  • maintain :supply with necessities and support
    • She alone sustained her family
    • The money will sustain our good cause
    • There's little to earn and many to keep

  • maintain :have and exercise
    • wield power and authority

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