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maintained (verb)

To keep something in good condition or at a certain level. It can also mean to continue to have something or to state something as a fact.

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Think of 'Main' + 'Tained'. You are keeping the 'Main' thing 'Tained' (stayed) in its place. Or think of a 'Maintenance'...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I maintained my broken car yesterday. → I fixed my broken car yesterday.

He maintained to be innocent. → He maintained that he was innocent.

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