B1 — Intermediateverb
mantenere
to maintain, to keep, to support financially
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
conservaretenerepreservaresostenerefinanziare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
abbandonaretrascurareperderelasciar andare
Usage note
'Mantenere' covers physical upkeep ('mantenere la casa'), keeping a promise ('mantenere la parola'), and financial support ('mantenere i figli').
Example
"È difficile mantenere una famiglia con un solo stipendio."
"It is difficult to support a family on a single salary."
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