MAINTAIN — 8 letter word
maintain
The word maintain has 8 letters: M, A, I, N, T, A, I, N. It contains 4 vowels and 4 consonants. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Maintain has 1 anagram: amanitin. As a verb, it means "stick to correctly or closely".
8 letter word "maintain": M A I N T A I N — verb
Scrabble score: 10 Words With Friends score: 13
Letter analysis of maintain
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| A | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| I | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
4 vowels, 4 consonants, 5 unique letters
Definition of maintain
verb
- stick to correctly or closely Synonyms: keep
- support against an opponent Synonyms: uphold
- state categorically Synonyms: assert
- state or assert "They maintained their innocence." Synonyms: defend
- maintain by writing regular records Synonyms: keep
- supply with necessities and support Synonyms: keep
- maintain for use and service Synonyms: keep
- have and exercise Synonyms: exert, wield
- keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction Synonyms: conserve
- keep in a certain state, position, or activity Synonyms: hold
Anagrams of maintain(1)
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