maintaining

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert.
The act of doing maintenance.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

sustain(English)keep up(English)keep(English)uphold(English)wield(English)defend(English)hold(English)exert(English)quo(English)integrity(English)stability(English)healthy(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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