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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Northern Cyprus has its own fertility laws but, unlike the UK, it does not have an independent fertility regulator to monitor clinics, uphold standards and, if necessary, revoke licenses.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 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
“Going forward, Laopu intends to uphold gross profit margin above 40% and reinforce premium brand positioning through its 2-3 times of price adjustment per year,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
When it was my turn, I pledged to obey and uphold the constitution and to devote myself to the well-being of the republic and its people.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
