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maintained

verbgeneral usecommon/mɐ̃ˈtiɲɐ̃w̃/man·ti·nham

Definition

Third person plural of the imperfect indicative tense of the verb 'to maintain'. Indicates a continuous or habitual action in the past.

“They maintained the house impeccably. / The soldiers maintained their position despite enemy fire.”

they maintainedthey keptthey held