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Meaning of maintained
The primary meaning of the word "maintained" is to keep something in a certain condition or position.
Etymology of maintained
The word "maintained" originated from the Old French word "maintenir", which is derived from the Latin words "manu" (hand) and "tenere" (to hold), and has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to keep or hold something in a certain condition or position".
Synonyms
sustained
supported
upheld
preserved
kept
conserved
protected
defended
continued
persevered
persisted
endured
lasted
remained
stayed
upheld
preserved
kept
conserved
managed
operated
run
handled
controlled
governed
regulated
directed
supervised
monitored
maintained
serviced
repaired
restored
renewed
retained
secured
stabilized
strengthened
reinforced
upheld
confirmed
validated
verified
substantiated
established
proved
demonstrated
shown
evidenced
maintained
managed
administered
overseen
supervised
regulated
governed
directed
controlled
handled
operated
run
sustained
supported
kept
preserved
conserved
protected
defended
continued
persevered
persisted
endured
lasted
remained
stayed
Definitions
- To keep something in a certain condition or position, or to continue to have a certain attitude or opinion
- * To keep something in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly
- * To provide someone with what they need to live, such as food, money, or a home
Usage Examples
- The company has maintained its position as a leader in the industry.
- * She maintained a healthy diet and regular exercise routine.
- * The government maintained that the new policy would benefit the economy.
- * The maintenance team maintained the equipment regularly to prevent breakdowns.
Antonyms
discontinued
stopped
abandoned
neglected
ignored
forgotten
rejected
dismissed
terminated
ended
ceased
halted
suspended
canceled
abolished
destroyed
demolished
dismantled
ruined
wrecked
damaged
harmed
injured
weakened
undermined
compromised
sacrificed
relinquished
surrendered
yielded
abandoned
deserted
forsaken
rejected
spurned
refused
denied
disputed
contradicted
challenged
questioned
doubted
queried
disputed
argued
debated
contested
opposed
resisted
withstood
defied
disobeyed
violated
infringed
transgressed
breached
broken
shattered
smashed
crushed
annihilated