maintain

Meanings

• keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
• supply with necessities and support
• state categorically
• have and exercise
• maintain for use and service
• maintain by writing regular records
  • "maintain a record"
• state or assert
  • "He maintained his innocence"
• support against an opponent
• stick to correctly or closely

Synonyms

assert, asseverate, conserve, defend, exert, hold, keep, keep up, observe, preserve, sustain, uphold, wield