Meaning
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English mayntenen, from Old French maintenir, from Late Latin manūteneō, manūtenēre (“I support”), from Latin manū (“with/in/by the hand”, ablative of manus) + tenēre (“to hold”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 18 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-02TAILMNP
- 2026-08-14MADGINT
- 2026-07-25IAMNOTZ
- 2026-06-04MANIDLT
- 2026-05-25TARMINV
- 2026-04-19MATLINU
- 2026-02-26IATMNYC
- 2026-02-21MACINOT
- 2025-10-26MAEINTY
- 2025-07-25MATNIOV
- 2024-09-07IAOMBNT
- 2024-06-22MAYTOIN
+6 earlier appearances in the archive.