Acknowledge and Maintain

Acknowledge

Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

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Maintain and acknowledge are semantically related in knowledge topic. In some cases you can use "Maintain" instead a verb "Acknowledge".

Maintain verb - To keep in good condition.

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Acknowledge and maintain are semantically related in knowledge topic. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Maintain".

sense	acknowledge sense	maintain sense
connection	acknowledge connection	maintain connection
power	acknowledge power	maintain power
strength	acknowledge strength	maintain strength
Other words: status, relationship, presence, identity, authority, existence, powers.

The writers openly acknowledge that the show will reference historical characters, but is not intended to maintain historical accuracy.

Source: Series / Manhattan
Eiji tries to acknowledge Tetsu's background as Deka Break, but Tetsu beats him up and sends him out the window to maintain his cover.

Source: Film / Go Go Sentai Boukenger Vs Super Sentai
If you do, your superiors will acknowledge that you did it to maintain cover, and comment that it was an admirable sacrifice.

Source: Video Game Cruelty Punishment

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