# maintains

Pronunciation: say "mayn-TAYNZ" /meɪnˈteɪnz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular present of maintain. — third-person singular simple present indicative of maintain
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of maintain. Use it when one person or thing keeps something going.
   - _He maintains that the figures were accurate despite the criticism._
   - _The trust maintains several historic buildings across the county._

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