Maintain
Maintain verb - To keep in good condition.
Usage example: he repairs and maintains antique cars as a hobby
Neglect
Neglect verb - To leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness.
Usage example: I've neglected my garden, and now it's overgrown with weeds
Common collocations
| friendship | maintain friendship | neglect friendship |
| appearance | maintain appearance | neglect appearance |
| technology | maintain technology | neglect technology |
| health | maintain health | neglect health |
Both words in one sentence
- Despite being very rich, the neglect is enough to be granted a fairy godparent and maintain it (compare to Timmy dealing with his parents, Vicky the evil babysitter, Francis the bully and Crocker) and it's clear he's pretty messed up.
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