maintain

verb27 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

Often used in the passive form to describe something that is kept in good condition.

To succeed in keeping something at a desired level or in good condition.

To keep something at a level or in a condition without difficulty.

In the way that is most common or frequent, keep something at a level or in a condition.

To keep something in good condition in the correct or appropriate way.

In a way that is characteristic or usual, keep something at a level or in a condition.

Typically keep something at a certain level or in a certain condition.

Under normal circumstances, keep something at a level or in a condition.

To keep something in good condition with great attention and care.

To take deliberate and energetic steps to keep something at a level or in a condition.

Often used in the passive form to describe something that is not kept in good condition.

Mostly or for the most part, keep something at a level or in a condition.

To keep two or more things at the same level at the same time.

To keep something at the same level for an unlimited period.

To have the job or duty of keeping something in good condition.

Expresses the requirement or necessity of keeping something in good condition or at a certain level.

A formal expression for the responsibility to keep something in good condition or at a certain level.

Indicates an attempt to maintain something.

Indicates a requirement to maintain something.

Indicates an obligation or necessity to maintain something.

Indicates the capacity or capability to maintain something.

Expresses a desire to maintain something.

Indicates assisting in the process of maintaining something.

Indicates that maintaining something requires a lot of effort.

Indicates that maintaining something requires little effort, especially for physical objects.

Indicates making a great effort to maintain something.

Expresses a strong desire or worry about maintaining something.