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maintain

[meɪnˈteɪn]

verb

LanguageEnglish (United Kingdom)

Meaning
  1. to keep something in its existing state or condition
Examples

It is important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine.

It is vital to keep eating well and staying active regularly.

Pronunciationmeɪnˈteɪn

Part of speechverb

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