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maintains

Pronunciation: [meɪnˈteɪnz]

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Learn how to use maintains in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She maintains her bicycle so it runs smoothly.

Example

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

Example

How often does she maintain her garden?

Context: “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.

Example

He maintains that honesty is the best policy.

Example

She does not maintain her view if everyone else disagrees.

Example

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

Context: “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.

Example

They maintain a steady rhythm while playing music.

Example

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

Example

Can you maintain this speed for the whole race?

How to pronounce maintains

Pronunciation: [meɪnˈteɪnz]

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