mantenerse

Definitions of mantenerse
  1. verb
    stay the same; remain in a certain state
    synonyms: quedarse
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    antonyms:
    cambiar, sufrir un cambio
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
    types:
    estar de pie, poner de pie
    remain inactive or immobile
    type of:
    ser
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  2. verb
    be persistent, refuse to stop
    synonyms: perseverar
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    type of:
    continuar, persistir, seguir
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
  3. verb
    gratify
    synonyms: alimentarse, banquetear, cebarse, sustentarse
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    type of:
    agasajar
    provide with choice or abundant food or drink
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