maintain in Portuguese
maintain in Portuguese is manter, afirmar — maintain means to keep something in its current, good condition over time.
maintain in Portuguese
manter
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]
afirmar
To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert. [from 15th c.]
What does "maintain" mean?
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verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
"Regular servicing helps maintain the engine."
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verb To insist that something is true.
"He maintained his innocence throughout the trial."
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maintain in a sentence
- Regular servicing helps maintain the engine.
- They worked hard to maintain their friendship despite living abroad.
- He maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
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What is "maintain" in Portuguese?
"maintain" in Portuguese is manter, afirmar. maintain means: To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
How do you use "maintain" in a sentence?
Example: "Regular servicing helps maintain the engine." In Portuguese, "maintain" is manter, afirmar.
Are there other ways to say "maintain" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "maintain": manter, afirmar.
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