maintain - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for maintain , a list of similar words for maintain from our thesaurus that you can use

Verb

stick to correctly or closely

Synonyms

• keep
• maintain
• observe

Verb

support against an opponent

Synonyms

• maintain
• uphold

More generic

• confirm
• reassert

More specific

• justify
• vindicate

Verb

state categorically

Synonyms

• assert
• asseverate
• maintain

More generic

• insist
• take a firm stand

More specific

• allege
• aver
• predicate
• proclaim
• say

Verb

state or assert

Synonyms

• defend
• maintain

More generic

• affirm

More specific

• vindicate

Verb

maintain by writing regular records

Synonyms

• keep
• maintain

More generic

• enter
• put down
• record

Verb

supply with necessities and support

Synonyms

• keep
• maintain
• sustain

More generic

• have
• have got
• hold

More specific

• carry
• patronage
• reseed

Verb

maintain for use and service

Synonyms

• keep
• maintain

More generic

• have
• have got
• hold

Verb

have and exercise

Synonyms

• exert
• maintain
• wield

More generic

• have
• have got
• hold

Verb

keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

Synonyms

• conserve
• keep up
• maintain
• preserve

More generic

• keep

More specific

• embalm
• hold the line
• plastinate

Verb

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'

Synonyms

• hold
• keep
• maintain

More specific

• bear on
• carry on
• conserve
• continue
• distance
• hold over
• housekeep
• preserve
• pressurise
• pressurize
• uphold

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