maintain
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/meɪnˈteɪn/
/meɪnˈteɪn/
- 1 korumak, sürdürmek
- 2 iddia etmek
Definition (English)
- To keep something in good condition or at the same level.
- To state strongly that something is true, even if others disagree.
Example Sentences
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They worked hard to maintain the old building.Eski binayı korumak için çok çalıştılar.
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He maintains that he is innocent.Masum olduğunu iddia ediyor.
Verb Forms Regular
Base
maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/
Past
maintained
/meɪnˈteɪnd/
Participle
maintained
/meɪnˈteɪnd/
Spelling rule
Add ‑edmaintain → maintained
Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.
Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped
Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked
/d/played
/ɪd/wanted
Fiil yumuşak (ötümlü) bir ünsüzle, /n/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /d/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. maintained /meɪnˈteɪnd/
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Antonyms
Collocations
maintain ordermaintain balancemaintain contactmaintain controlmaintain healthmaintain a relationship