maintaining

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/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

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.

noun

The act of doing maintenance.

Related words

Synonyms

sustain keep up keep uphold wield defend hold exert observe assert asseverate preserve upkeep maintenance servicing updating

Antonyms

Associated

quo integrity stability healthy balance improving discipline intensity relationships ties constant standards

Rhymes

waning pertaining straining feigning sustaining training reigning remaining complaining retaining

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