maintained
verb/mɐ̃ˈtiɲɐ̃w̃/medium
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.
Common collocations
they maintainedthey keptthey held
Etymology
Do verbo 'manter', do latim 'manu tenere' (ter na mão, segurar).