to keep, to maintain, to sustain
1. to keep something in a certain state or condition
I maintain my car regularly.
Mantenho meu carro regularmente.
2. to provide support or sustenance for someone
He maintains his family with his salary.
Ele mantém sua família com seu salário.
3. to continue or preserve something
We must maintain our traditions.
Devemos manter nossas tradições.
4. to hold or retain a position or belief
She maintains that she is innocent.
Ela mantém que é inocente.
5. to keep up communication or a relationship
They maintain contact despite living far apart.
Eles mantêm contato apesar de morarem longe.
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