διατηρώ — meaning in English

English meaning

• maintain verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
• preserve verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.

Senses

διατηρώ is used for these senses in English:

• maintain To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]

maintain — full definition

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

preserve — full definition

1. verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
2. noun A sweet spread made by cooking fruit with sugar.
3. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or a particular activity.

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