Maintained: meaning, definitions and examples

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maintained

[ meɪnˈteɪnd ]

^{Context #1}

keeping in a certain condition

To maintain means to keep something in a certain condition, especially to keep a building or machine in good condition by checking and repairing it regularly.

Synonyms

preserve, sustain, upkeep

Examples of usage

He maintains his car by regularly changing the oil and checking the tires.
She maintains the garden by watering the plants and removing weeds.
The company maintains the office building by fixing any issues that arise.

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supporting or defending

To maintain can also mean to support or defend a statement, opinion, or argument.

Synonyms

assert, claim, contend

Examples of usage

She maintains her innocence despite the evidence against her.
He maintains that the project will be completed on time.
The professor maintains that his research is accurate and reliable.

Translations

Translations of the word "maintained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mantido

🇮🇳 बनाए रखा

🇩🇪 gepflegt

🇮🇩 dipelihara

🇺🇦 підтримуваний

🇵🇱 utrzymany

🇯🇵 維持された (いじされた)

🇫🇷 maintenu

🇪🇸 mantenido

🇹🇷 bakımlı

🇰🇷 유지된 (유지된)

🇸🇦 محافظ عليه

🇨🇿 udržovaný

🇸🇰 udržiavaný

🇨🇳 维护的 (wéi hù de)

🇸🇮 vzdrževan

🇮🇸 viðhaldið

🇰🇿 сақталған

🇬🇪 შენარჩუნებული

🇦🇿 qorunan

🇲🇽 mantenido

Word origin

The word 'maintain' originated from the Latin word 'manu tenere', which means 'to hold in the hand'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to keep in a certain condition' or 'to support or defend'. The concept of maintenance has been important throughout history, from maintaining physical objects to maintaining ideas or beliefs.