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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Yasir Abbas, a descendant of the former rulers, says the work is crucial not only to preserve a historic structure but also to "uphold the centuries‑old tradition and culture" that the kitchen represents.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 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
I will uphold his wishes, but if I outlive him and there’s no agreement in place, I would likely give little to nothing to his children because they are irresponsible spendthrifts.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
“But the majority of you wish to uphold our policy of uninvolvement.”
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
