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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"It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire," Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The prime minister is expected to "discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire", according to No 10.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The statement said the Maldives government would "pursue all available avenues for a formal submission" to the ICJ and continued to "assess all lawful means to uphold the national interest".
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Washington and its allies need to uphold freedom of navigation of the world’s seas and not wait until a crisis to address a threat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Private security doesn’t need to uphold an oath to the Constitution.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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