maintain

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To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.)

• Mary maintains that she can affect the weather.

  Maria behauptet, sie könne das Wetter beeinflussen.

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• Maintaining a criminal in the jail is very expensive.

  Der Unterhalt eines Kriminellen im Gefängnis ist sehr teuer.

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To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert

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To keep in good condition and working order

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To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action

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To keep composed; to keep one's head up; to stay confident, strong, self-assured; to avoid being a victim; to keep oneself from falling apart