maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/(verb)
AWL Sublist 2CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To cause or enable a condition or state of affairs to continue without decline.
Key Academic Collocations
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maintainmaintainedmaintainingmaintaintionmaintainive
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
formal alternative to maintainacademic termscholarly equivalentadvanced synonym
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Scholars and researchers frequently utilize maintain when formulating theoretical frameworks in academic publications."
"In IELTS Writing Task 2, integrating terms like "maintain" enhances lexical precision and strengthens analytical coherence."
"The data presented in the graph highlights how maintain correlates with long-term socioeconomic indicators."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Sublist 2 core vocabulary. Excellent for demonstrating Lexical Resource precision in Speaking Part 3 and Writing Task 2.