UPHOLD

• (verb) stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

• (verb) support against an opponent

  "The appellate court upheld the verdict"

  synonyms : maintain

• (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 : bear on , carry on , continue , preserve

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