"uphold" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

Keep or maintain in unaltered condition;
Cause to remain or last (synset 202685709)
"preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"

is a type of: hold, keep, maintain - cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
subtypes:
- re-start, restart, resume - take up or begin anew
- hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist - be persistent, refuse to stop
- perpetuate - cause to continue or prevail
- keep up, prolong, sustain - lengthen or extend in duration or space
- mummify - preserve while making lifeless
same as: bear on, carry on, continue, preserve
verb group:
- continue, go forward, proceed - move ahead; travel onward in time or space
- continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed - continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Stand up for;
Stick up for;
Of causes, principles, or ideals (synset 200897613)
is a type of: defend, fend for, support - argue or speak in defense of
Support against an opponent (synset 200898147)
"The appellate court upheld the verdict"

is a type of: confirm, reassert - strengthen or make more firm

subtypes: justify, vindicate - show to be right by providing justification or proof

same as: maintain