Dictionary Check: maintain
"maintain" is a valid word!
Scrabble
10
points
Words with Friends
13
points
Definition
verb
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
Example:
"hold in place"
verb
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
Example:
"We preserve these archeological findings"
verb
supply with necessities and support
Example:
"She alone sustained her family"
verb
state categorically
verb
have and exercise
Example:
"wield power and authority"
verb
maintain for use and service
Example:
"I keep a car in the countryside"
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