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uphold::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bear on, carry on, continue, preserve |
| Type of | hold, maintain, keep |
| Has types | restart, hang on, hold on, sustain, keep up, mummify, perpetuate, persevere, persist, prolong, re-start, resume, hang in |
| Verb group | proceed, continue, keep, go on, go along, go forward |
| Derivation | upholder |
Examples of uphold
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The taxing authorities make or uphold tax laws that govern levies and tax rates.
From the thenewstribune.com
He is now speaking of starting Mulim courts in the US to uphold their laws here.
From the washingtontimes.com
Retirees upheld their part of the bargain but the state did not uphold its part.
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He has since said that he personally opposes abortion, but would uphold the law.
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They are bonds that are sacrosanct, a sacred trust we are honor-bound to uphold.
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The Discipline Board can uphold, amend alter or toss out the panel's punishment.
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Or they could uphold the will of California's voters and leave the law in place.
From the economist.com
We have chosen to become part of a federal Iraq and will uphold that commitment.
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I believe we should uphold the laws of the land, which does include deportation.
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- Continue: 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"
- Stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
- Support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
- To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate; To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain; To support by approval or encouragement
- When an appellate court agrees with the lower court decision and allows it to stand. (See also affirmation.)
