we maintained
verb/mɐ̃.tiˈve.muʃ/high
man·ti·ve·mos
Definition
First person plural of the simple past (preterite) indicative of the verb 'to maintain'. We kept, preserved.
We maintained hope even in the most difficult situations.
We maintained the secret for all these years.
Common collocations
we maintained calmwe maintained the traditionwe maintained contactwe maintained the position
Etymology
Do latim 'manu tenere'.