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uphold v. [
continue, carry on, bear on, preserve] 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"
. wn #2
uphold v. stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
. wn #3
uphold v. [
maintain] support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
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