maintain vs put down

put down vs maintain

maintain and put down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
maintain	No	No	Yes	No
put down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, put down is a hypernym of maintain; that is, put down is a word with a broader meaning than maintain:

maintain: maintain by writing regular records
put down: make a record of; set down in permanent form

Other hypernyms of maintain include enter, record.

maintain (verb)	put down (verb)
stick to correctly or closely	put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
state categorically	make a record of; set down in permanent form
state or assert	put in a horizontal position
support against an opponent	remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
maintain by writing regular records	cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
supply with necessities and support	put (an animal) to death
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction	reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
have and exercise	cause to come to the ground
maintain for use and service
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

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