- continue, uphold, 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"
--1 is one way to keep, maintain, hold
Sample sentences:Derived form: noun upholder1
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
- uphold - stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
--2 is one way to defend, support, fend for
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
- uphold, maintain - support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
--3 is one way to confirm, reassert
Sample sentence:Derived form: noun upholder1
Somebody ----s something
- uphold, maintain - support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"