maintained

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: main-tained (2)
English Definition

Kept in good condition; asserted or declared to be true.

Example Sentence

They maintained their friendship throughout the years.

US IPA /meɪnˈteɪnd/
UK IPA /meɪnˈteɪnd/

Synonyms

preserved sustained kept asserted

Antonyms

neglected abandoned discontinued