Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Maintain.
6 letter answer(s) to maintain
AFFIRM
say yes to
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
ALLEGE
report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money"
Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case.
ASSERT
assert to be true; "The letter asserts a free society"
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
state categorically
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized; "Women should assert themselves more!"
UPHOLD
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
4 letter answer(s) to maintain
AVER
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money"
AVOW
admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
Declare openly
HAVE
get something; come into possession of; "receive payment"; "receive a gift"; "receive letters from the front"
receive willingly something given or offered; "The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"; "I won't have this dog in my house!"; "Please accept my present"
achieve a point or goal; "Nicklaus had a 70"; "The Brazilian team got 4 goals"; "She made 29 points that day"
cause to be born; "My wife had twins yesterday!"
have a personal or business relationship with someone; "have a postdoc"; "have an assistant"; "have a lover"
suffer from; be ill with; "She has arthritis"
have as a feature;
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg"; "He got his arm broken in the scuffle"
be confronted with; "What do we have here?"; "Now we have a fine mess"
cause to move;
HOLD
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view; "take for granted"; "view as important"; "hold these truths to be self-evident"; "I hold him personally responsible"
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; "She has $1,000 in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"
have as a major characteristic; "The novel holds many surprises"; "The book holds in store much valuable advise"
hold the attention of; "The soprano held the audience"; "This story held our interest"; "She can hold an audience spellbound"
secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and o
KEEP
behave as expected during of holidays or rites;
conform one's action or practice to;
a cell in a jail or prison
prevent (food) from rotting; "preserved meats"; "keep potatoes fresh"
supply with room and board; "He is keeping three women in the guest cottage"; "keep boarders"
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
stick to correctly or closely;
raise; "She keeps a few chickens in the yard"; "he keeps bees"
the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"
maintain by writing regular records; "keep a diary"; "maintain a record"; "keep notes"
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"
supply with necessities and support; "She a
7 letter answer(s) to maintain
CONTEND
maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no future"
have an argument about something
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; "They contested the outcome of the race"
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"
come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
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