maintain 2
verbdomain: v possession
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
Definition
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
Examples
- 1.The old lady could not keep up the building
- 2.We preserve these archeological findings
- 3.The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
- 4.children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
Synonyms
- conserve 2
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
- preserve 2
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
- keep up 3
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction


