Synonyms for uphold
ʌpˈhoʊldup·hold

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1. uphold

   Abet and instigate are now used almost without exception in a bad sense; one may incite either to good or evil. One incites or instigates to the doing of something not yet done, or to increased activity or further advance in the doing of it; one abets by giving sympathy, countenance, or substantial aid to the doing of that which is already projected or in process of commission. Abet and instigate apply either to persons or actions, incite to persons only; one incites a person to an action. A clergyman will advocate the claims of justice, aid the poor, encourage the despondent, support the weak, uphold the constituted authorities; but he will not incite to a quarrel, instigate a riot, or abet a crime. The originator of a crime often instigates or incites others to abet him in it, or one may instigate or incite others to a crime in the commission of which he himself takes no active part. Compare HELP.

   Synonyms:
   abet, advocate, aid, assist, countenance, embolden, encourage, incite, instigate, promote, sanction, support

   Antonyms:
   baffle, confound, counteract, denounce, deter, disapprove, disconcert, discourage, dissuade, expose, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstruct

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1. uphold

   Synonyms:
   support, sustain, elevate, raise, countenance, advocate, sanction, encourage, defend, maintain, vindicate, stand by

   Antonyms:
   subvert, drop, discard, betray, discountenance, oppose, discourage, attack, repudiate, abandon, abjure, renounce

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1. continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserveverb

   keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

   "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"

   Synonyms:
   touch, stay on, retain, conserve, act up, pertain, come to, remain, continue, concern, impact, persist in, go forward, refer, extend, deal, keep, proceed, keep up, go along, affect, go on, save, relate, touch on, preserve, push, bear on, stay, conduct, bear upon, keep on, cover, have-to doe with, maintain, carry on

2. upholdverb

   stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

   Synonyms:
   bear on, continue, preserve, maintain, carry on

3. uphold, maintainverb

   support against an opponent

   "The appellate court upheld the verdict"

   Synonyms:
   asseverate, carry on, keep, conserve, observe, wield, hold, sustain, defend, assert, bear on, maintain, keep up, exert, preserve, continue

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1. • Defend

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1. upholdverb

   Synonyms:
   support, sustain, hold up, bear up

2. upholdverb

   Synonyms:
   maintain, defend, vindicate, justify

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1. upholdverb

   Synonyms:
   support, sustain, vindicate, defend

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1. List of paraphrases for "uphold":

   defend, maintain, preserve, safeguard, enforce, defending, upholding, respect, safeguarding, confirm, sustain, persistently, protect, support, keep

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How to use uphold in a sentence?

1. Heiko Maas:

   We believe it is extremely important to uphold this agreement. Were it to fail or the U.S. to drop out, we would not have anything comparable to it and we fear that the situation would significantly deteriorate with everything that goes with it.

2. The King:

   As the Queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now solemnly pledge The King, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the Constitutional principles at the heart of our nation, and wherever you may live in the United Kingdom, or in the Realms and territories across the world, and whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavor to serve you with loyalty, respect and love, as I have throughout my life.

3. North African:

   I call on the Security Council to restore and support the mandated role of MINURSO, uphold peacekeeping standards and the impartiality of the United Nations, and, most importantly, avoid setting a precedent for United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world.

4. Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte:

   I never said that killing journalists is justified because they are involved in corruption, my duty as president is to uphold and enforce the law and I will pursue and prosecute these killers to the hilt.

5. Norihiro Yamaguchi:

   While we did not discount the possibility of a widening of the band to secure a smooth leadership transition, Kuroda appears to have avoided a sharp rise in JGB yields before the end of the fiscal year, the decision to uphold policy rates comes at a cost. The BOJ will be forced to continue its massive JGB purchases to stem speculation of additional YCC tweaks, which will worsen market liquidity.