maintain
v 1: keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep
clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a
lady" [syn: {keep}, {hold}]
2: keep in perfect or unaltered condition; "We preserve these
archeological findings" [syn: {preserve}, {keep up}]
3: supply with sustenance [syn: {sustain}, {keep}]
4: state categorically [syn: {assert}, {asseverate}]
5: of power or authority [syn: {wield}, {exert}]
6: maintain by writing regular records; "keep a diary";
"maintain a record"; "keep notes" [syn: {keep}]
7: state or assert; "He maintained his innocence" [syn: {defend}]
8: support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld
the verdict" [syn: {uphold}]
9: observe correctly; "keep time, keep count, keep track of"
[syn: {observe}, {keep}]