past form and past participle
Looked after something and repaired it when necessary so that it stayed in good condition or kept working well.
He maintained his car to keep it running smoothly.
The machines were maintained regularly.
American English
How to pronounce maintained
verbB2Common word
maynTAYND
/meɪnˈtʰeɪnd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of maintain
Maintained is used as both the past form and the past participle of maintain.
Looked after something and repaired it when necessary so that it stayed in good condition or kept working well.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Made something continue at the same level, in the same condition, or in the same situation.
She maintained a steady pace throughout the race.
The old building has maintained its historical charm.
past form and past participle
Said firmly that something was true, especially when other people disagreed.
She maintained her innocence throughout the trial.
The company has maintained that the product is safe.
Good to know
In this sense, maintained often means “sostuvo” or “afirmó,” not only “mantuvo.”
Useful expressions
to keep society peaceful and controlled
The police were sent to maintain law and order.
to stay far enough away to avoid danger
Please maintain a safe distance from the edge.