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Verb uphold has 3 senses
- continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve - 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"
--1 is one way to keep, maintain, hold
Sample sentences:
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Something ----s something
- uphold - stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
--2 is one way to defend, support, fend for
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Somebody ----s something
- uphold, maintain - support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
--3 is one way to confirm, reassert
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Somebody ----s something
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