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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“Students have the right to express themselves peacefully. At the same time, the district must uphold its responsibility to maintain a safe, supervised learning environment during the school day.”
From Los Angeles Times
"That was not an easy conversation. She took her medicine," they said, but they added there had been a thorough investigation and nothing of substance was upheld.
From BBC
We often hear the VAR has referenced glancing contact to uphold the decison of a yellow card.
From BBC
A spokeswoman said that OpenAI feels a responsibility to its users to “uphold our end of the social contract by keeping people safe, living up to our principles and delivering real value.”
The lawmakers are seeking greater accountability for ICE agents, including upholding reasonable use-of-force standards already on the books.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
