maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/
main · tain
meɪn · ˈteɪn
English Definition
v. to keep something in good condition
Significado en Español
mantener
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “maintain”:
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A
abandon
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B
neglect
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C
preserve
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D
ruin
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C — preserve.
“maintain” means v. to keep something in good condition
Common questions about “maintain”
What does “maintain” mean?
maintain — v. to keep something in good condition. In Chinese: 维护，保持.
How do you pronounce “maintain”?
maintain is pronounced /meɪnˈteɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: main · tain.
Is “maintain” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. maintain appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
