maintain
verb
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stick to correctly or closelykeep
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support against an opponentuphold
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state categoricallyassert
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state or assert“They maintained their innocence.”defend
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maintain by writing regular recordskeep
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supply with necessities and supportkeep
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maintain for use and servicekeep
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have and exerciseexertwield
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keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destructionconserve
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keep in a certain state, position, or activityhold