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UPHOLD Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word uphold. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word uphold. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for UPHOLD

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continue
verbv
verb

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• continue talking

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop

• continue after an interruption

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• exist over a prolonged period of time

maintain
verbv
verb

• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• supply with necessities and support

• state categorically

• have and exercise

• maintain for use and service

• maintain by writing regular records

• state or assert

• support against an opponent

• stick to correctly or closely

preserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

• a reservation where animals are protected

• fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

verb

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

• prevent (food) from rotting

• maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

• keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

bear on
verbv
verb

• be relevant to

• have an effect upon

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

Best Hypernyms For UPHOLD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for uphold, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
defend maintain support back confirm hold keep preserve protect reassert safeguard sustain
Phrases (1)
fend for

Alternatives for CONTINUE

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