Uphold

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used with object), -held, -holding. 1.1 to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism 1.2 to keep up or keep from sinking; support 1.3 to lift upward; raise 1.4 British . 2 Antonyms 2.1 verb 3 Synonyms 3.1 verb

Verb (used with object), -held, -holding.

to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism

He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.

to keep up or keep from sinking; support

Stout columns upheld the building's heavy roof. Her faith upheld her in that time of sadness.

to lift upward; raise

The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.

British .

to upholster.

to maintain in good condition; take care of.

Antonyms

verb

weaken

Synonyms

verb

advocate , aid , assist , back , back up , bolster , boost , brace , buoy up , buttress , carry , champion , confirm , countenance , defend , elevate , encourage , endorse , help , hoist , hold to , hold up one’s end , justify , pick up , promote , prop , raise , rear , second , shore up , side with , stand by , stick by , stick up for , sustain , take up , upbear , uplift , upraise , uprear , vindicate , heave , lift , buoy , support , bear , hold , get behind , plump for , recommend , stand behind , assert , maintain , protect