Synonyms for uphold
ʌpˈhoʊld

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1. continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve(verb)

   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. uphold(verb)

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

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

3. uphold, maintain(verb)

   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. 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. uphold(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   support, sustain, hold up, bear up

2. uphold(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   maintain, defend, vindicate, justify

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1. uphold(v)

   Synonyms:
   support, sustain, vindicate, defend

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1. List of paraphrases:

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

How to pronounce uphold?

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US English

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British

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Australian

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Indian

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How to use uphold in a sentence?

1. Kenny Klein:

   While we cannot comment on this ongoing investigation, we certainly expect our student-athletes to uphold certain standards, including their treatment of others, we have great respect for the legal process and our university procedures and we will cooperate as requested with this matter.

2. Bill Cosby:

   Let me say this, i only expect the black media to uphold the standards of excellence in journalism and when you do that you have to go in with a neutral mind.

3. President Obama:

   There have been times in our history, in moments of fear, when we have failed to uphold our highest ideals, and it has been to our lasting regret, we must uphold our ideals now.

4. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei:

   I am for reaching a good settlement and the Iranian nation too will certainly not oppose any deal to uphold its dignity and integrity.

5. Sister Norma Pimentel:

   It is a humanitarian issue and we must not forget that... We must treat them with dignity and respect, to uphold them as human beings. We must find solutions that are respectful to life and to people, i think Democratic Congressional helps to see them, to see the faces, see the children. They've been through so much, but when they walk through here, they see the volunteers. The compassion, the care, it transforms them. Sister Norma Pimentel see the change. Even though they've been through so much, the children laugh and play.

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