What is another word for uphold?

Common synonyms for uphold include continue, carry on, bear on, preserve, go on, proceed, go along, keep.

What is the past tense of uphold?

The past tense of uphold is upheld.

Words that rhyme with uphold include old, told, hold, gold, cold, sold.

/ˌʌpˈhəʊld/verb2 syllables

Uphold means: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last.

verb, as in keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

continue, carry on, bear on, preserve, go on, proceed, go along, keep, go forward, move ahead

verb, as in support against an opponent

also used for uphold

vindicate

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verb

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last“preserve the peace in the family”

support against an opponent“The appellate court upheld the verdict”

stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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During the war, these guys sacrificed their life to uphold our freedom.Nuel
It seems this country doesn't really uphold the idea of freedom of speech.User83551
The referee must uphold the rules of the game.ddnktr
We must uphold the law at all times.rul
Loyalty to an ideal is sometimes harder to uphold than loyalty to a person.samir_t
Many people still uphold traditions even though it means suffering.Ergulis
We must uphold the law at all costs.rul
Where's everyone who swore to uphold and defend the Constitution?morbrorper

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