uphold
Usage
What are other ways to say uphold?
To uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim.
Example Sentences
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“We remain prepared to take action as necessary to protect our state and uphold the law.”
From Los Angeles Times
During more than three hours of arguments, at least five of the justices appeared to favour upholding the bans.
From BBC
Le Pen, 57, was found guilty last year of embezzling EU funds and if the ban is upheld she will not be able to stand in the 2027 presidential election.
From BBC
In a statement, the school said it was "reassured by the resolution of this case and will continue to uphold the most rigorous safeguarding standards."
From BBC
But in 2023 the UK Supreme Court upheld an earlier Court of Appeal ruling that the laws of England and Wales applied.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
