Scrabble?! MAINTAIN

Definitions of MAINTAIN in various dictionaries:

verb - keep in a certain state, position, or activity

verb - keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

verb - supply with necessities and support

verb - state categorically

verb - have and exercise

verb - maintain for use and service

verb - maintain by writing regular records

verb - state or assert

verb - support against an opponent

verb - stick to correctly or closely

To keep up or carry on; continue: maintain good relations.

To keep in an existing state; preserve or retain: maintain one’s composure.

To keep in a condition of good repair or efficiency: maintain two cars.

To provide for; support: maintain a family.

To keep in existence; sustain: enough food to maintain life.

To defend or hold against criticism or attack: maintained his stand on taxes.

To declare to be true; affirm: maintained her innocence.

verb - to keep in proper condition