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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Northern Cyprus has its own fertility laws but, unlike the UK, it does not have an independent fertility regulator to monitor clinics, uphold standards and, if necessary, revoke licenses.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 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
It is very likely that they will uphold her pretrial detention.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
“When the government prosecutes antitrust violations, the goal should be to uphold the law, lower prices, and protect consumers and small businesses,” Klobuchar said in the statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
On the day I swore to uphold the Hippocratic oath, the small hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I waited for lightning to strike.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
