uphold
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- IPA /ˌʌpˈhold/
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Verb
uphold verb
- To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
- To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
- To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)
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bear onmaintaincarry oncontinuepreservestandpromotesupportadvanceenhancefollowstrengthenpursueholdsustainreinforce
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constitutionalitydemocracyhaitidignityintegrityidealsprinciplesoathobligationsscripturelibertiesconstitution
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