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handhaven — meaning in English

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English meaning

enforce verb To make sure a law, rule, or requirement is obeyed.
maintain verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.

Senses

handhaven is used for these senses in English:

enforce (obsolete) To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to energize.
maintain To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]

maintain — full definition

verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
verb To insist that something is true.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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