maintain
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• verb
To cause or enable a condition, state, or rate to continue at the same level.
"The two countries have worked hard to maintain peaceful diplomatic relations over the decades."
To keep a building, machine, or system in good working condition by checking or repairing it regularly.
"The municipal department is responsible for maintaining all public parks and roadways."
To state something strongly and persistently to be true, especially in the face of doubt or opposition.
"Throughout the entire investigation, the suspect maintained that he had been out of town that evening."
To provide someone or something with the financial necessities for life or existence.
"He worked two jobs to maintain his family while his spouse completed graduate school."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French maintenir, from Medieval Latin manutenere, literally meaning 'to hold in the hand' (from Latin manus 'hand' and tenere 'to hold').
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