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maintain
stick to correctly or closely
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verb
stick to correctly or closely
“The pianist kept time with the metronome”
verb
support against an opponent
“The appellate court upheld the verdict”
verb
state categorically
verb
state or assert
“He maintained his innocence”
verb
maintain by writing regular records
“keep a diary”
verb
supply with necessities and support
“She alone sustained her family”
verb
maintain for use and service
“I keep a car in the countryside”
verb
have and exercise
“wield power and authority”
verb
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
“We preserve these archeological findings”
verb
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
“hold in place”
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Example Sentences
The pianist kept time with the metronome
keep count
I cannot keep track of all my employees
The appellate court upheld the verdict
He maintained his innocence
keep a diary
maintain a record
keep notes
She alone sustained her family
The money will sustain our good cause
There's little to earn and many to keep
I keep a car in the countryside
She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips
wield power and authority
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
hold in place
She always held herself as a lady
The students keep me on my toes
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