[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to keep in existence or continuance; preserve ; retain :to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.Synonyms: continue , keep up keep up Antonyms: discontinue", "to keep in an appropriate condition, operation, or force; keep unimpaired:to maintain order; to maintain public highways.Synonyms: keep up keep up", "to keep in a specified state, position, etc.:to maintain a correct posture; to maintain good health.", "to affirm; assert ; declare :He maintained that the country was going downhill.Synonyms: asseverate", "to support in speech or argument, as a statement or proposition.Synonyms: justify , vindicate , defend , uphold Antonyms: contradict", "to keep or hold against attack:to maintain one's ground.", "to provide for the upkeep or support of; carry the expenses of:to maintain a family.", "to sustain or support:not enough water to maintain life."]}]