Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

manter

verb
/mɐ̃ˈteʁ/
Definition
To keep; to maintain; to hold.
Examples
  • É importante manter a calma durante situações difíceis. (It is important to keep calm during difficult situations.)
  • Ele prefere manter suas opiniões privadas. (He prefers to keep his opinions private.)
  • Você deve manter a sua saúde. (You should maintain your health.)
Meaning
The Portuguese verb ‘manter’ means to continue to have; to cause something to remain in existence or to preserve it in a certain state.
Synonyms
  • conservar
  • preservar
  • sustentar
  • continuar