Scrabble & Words with friends points
- maintains is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
- maintains is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
- maintains is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14
Definition of maintains
- maintain by writing regular records (verb)
Examples
- maintain a record
Synonyms
- keep
- have and exercise (verb)
Synonyms
- exert
- wield
- state categorically (verb)
Synonyms
- assert
- asseverate
- keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction (verb)
Synonyms
- conserve
- keep up
- preserve
- support against an opponent (verb)
Synonyms
- uphold
- state or assert (verb)
Examples
- He maintained his innocence
Synonyms
- defend
- stick to correctly or closely (verb)
Synonyms
- keep
- observe
- supply with necessities and support (verb)
Synonyms
- keep
- sustain
- cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean' (verb)
Synonyms
- hold
- keep
- maintain for use and service (verb)
Synonyms
- keep
See definition of maintains in Merriam Webster