Synonyms for maintain

Other words for “maintain”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “maintain”. The most common are keep, hold, conserve, preserve, keep up.

verb cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'

Synonymskeep hold

verb keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

verb supply with necessities and support

verb state categorically

verb have and exercise

verb maintain for use and service

Synonymskeep

verb maintain by writing regular records

Synonymskeep

verb state or assert

Synonymsdefend

verb support against an opponent

Synonymsuphold

verb stick to correctly or closely

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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