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maintains

Pronunciación: [meɪnˈteɪnz]

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Contexto: «keeping things in order»

(verb) to keep something in a good condition or to manage it properly. For example, if someone maintains their toys, it means they take care of them so they don't break.

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She maintains her bicycle so it runs smoothly.

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He does not maintain his room, so it's always messy.

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How often does she maintain her garden?

Contexto: «expressing an opinion»

(verb) to say that something is true or to uphold an idea firmly. For instance, if someone maintains a belief, they believe in it strongly, even if others disagree.

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He maintains that honesty is the best policy.

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She does not maintain her view if everyone else disagrees.

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Why do you maintain that this book is the best one?

Contexto: «continuing something»

(verb) to keep something going or to continue a certain level of activity. If you maintain a pace while running, it means you keep going at the same speed without slowing down.

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They maintain a steady rhythm while playing music.

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He couldn't maintain his energy during the long game.

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Can you maintain this speed for the whole race?

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