Hyphenation of maintains

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word maintains? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of maintains:

1.	Keep in a certain state, position, or activity E.g., keep clean Hold in place She always held herself as a lady The students keep me on my toes
2.	Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction We preserve these archeological findings The old lady could not keep up the building Children must be taught to conserve our national heritage The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
3.	Supply with necessities and support She alone sustained her family The money will sustain our good cause There's little to earn and many to keep
4.	State categorically
5.	Have and exercise Wield power and authority
6.	Maintain for use and service I keep a car in the countryside She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips
7.	Maintain by writing regular records Keep a diary Maintain a record Keep notes
8.	State or assert He maintained his innocence
9.	Support against an opponent The appellate court upheld the verdict
10.	Stick to correctly or closely The pianist kept time with the metronome Keep count I cannot keep track of all my employees

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