maintenir

Definitions of maintenir
  1. verb
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
    synonyms: entretenir, garder
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    continuer, poursuivre
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
    recommencer, reprendre
    take up or begin anew
    persister dans, persévérer
    be persistent, refuse to stop
    perpétuer
    cause to continue or prevail
    continuer, prolonger
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
  2. verb
    maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
    synonyms: entretenir
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    ressentir, éprouver
    undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
  3. verb
    supply with necessities and support
    synonyms: garder, soutenir
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    avoir, posséder, retenir, réserver
    have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
  4. verb
    remain in a certain state, position, or condition
    synonyms: rester dans un certain état, tenir
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    continuer
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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