maintain

Sense 1 verb

keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,

keep clean

Sense 2 verb

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

We preserve these archeological findings

Sense 3 verb

supply with necessities and support

She alone sustained her family

Sense 4 verb

state categorically

Sense 5 verb

have and exercise

wield power and authority

Sense 6 verb

maintain for use and service

I keep a car in the countryside

Sense 7 verb

maintain by writing regular records

keep a diary

Sense 8 verb

state or assert

He maintained his innocence

Sense 9 verb

support against an opponent

The appellate court upheld the verdict

Sense 10 verb

stick to correctly or closely

The pianist kept time with the metronome