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Meaning of uphold


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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  uphold
      v 1: 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" [syn:
           {continue}, {uphold}, {carry on}, {bear on}, {preserve}]
           [ant: {cease}, {discontinue}, {give up}, {lay off}, {quit},
           {stop}]
      2: stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
      3: support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the
         verdict" [syn: {uphold}, {maintain}]


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