Maintain

German Meaning

pflegen

halten

erhalten

beibehalten

aufrechterhalten

behaupten

unterhalten

warten

wahren

verwalten

betreiben

vertreten

verteidigen

instand halten

versorgen

ernähren

verfechten

in Stand halten

angeben

English Meaning

  1. To keep up or carry on; continue: maintain good relations.
  2. To keep in an existing state; preserve or retain: maintain one's composure.
  3. To keep in a condition of good repair or efficiency: maintain two cars.
  4. To provide for; support: maintain a family.
  5. To keep in existence; sustain: enough food to maintain life.
  6. To defend or hold against criticism or attack: maintained his stand on taxes.
  7. To declare to be true; affirm: maintained her innocence.
  8. To adhere or conform to; keep: maintain a busy schedule.