Synonyms for

Maintained

Verb / meɪˈnteɪnd / Another word for maintained — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To keep something in good condition by regularly checking and repairing it.

Synonyms & similar words

wellkept keep assert asseverate keptup preserve sustain hold maintain exert observe uphold keepup wield defend retained conserve preserve uphold sustain retain keep conserve protect support continue manage service repair mend fix

Synonyms by register

Formal

preserved sustained upheld continued

Informal

kept up carried on held onto

Literary

nurtured fostered

Antonyms

neglected abandoned discontinued stopped ceased dropped relinquished

Common collocations

  • maintained order
  • maintained control
  • maintained contact
  • maintained silence
  • maintained a position
  • maintained a relationship
  • maintained standards

Word family

noun maintenance
verb maintain
adjective maintainable

Usage note

Often used to describe keeping something in good condition or continuing a state. Be mindful of the context; 'maintained' can imply effort or a deliberate action.

Example sentences

  1. She maintained her garden by watering the plants every day.
  2. He maintained a healthy diet by eating lots of fruits and vegetables.
  3. The company maintained its high standards of quality.
  4. The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom.
  5. He maintained his innocence throughout the trial.

Quotes

  • I have maintained my silence for the past ten years. I feel the need to speak now.
  • I have maintained a passion for knowledge, understanding, and curiosity throughout my life.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

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