English verb: uphold | |||
1. | uphold (stative) keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last | ||
Samples | Preserve the peace in the family. Continue the family tradition. Carry on the old traditions. | ||
Synonyms | bear on, carry on, continue, preserve | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hold, keep, maintain | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hang in, hang on, hold on, keep up, mummify, perpetuate, persevere, persist, prolong, re-start, restart, resume, sustain | ||
Verb group | continue, continue, go along, go forward, go on, keep, proceed, proceed | ||
Antonyms | cease, discontinue, lay off, quit, stop, give up | ||
2. | uphold (communication) stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | defend, fend for, support | ||
3. | uphold (communication) support against an opponent | ||
Samples | The appellate court upheld the verdict. | ||
Synonyms | maintain | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | confirm, reassert | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | justify, vindicate | ||