uphold uphold

verb

( ) keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last  ( bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold )
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
 preserve the peace in the family
preserve the peace in the family
 continue the family tradition
continue the family tradition
 Carry on the old traditions
Carry on the old traditions

( ) stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals  ( uphold )
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

( ) support against an opponent  ( maintain, uphold )
support against an opponent
 The appellate court upheld the verdict
The appellate court upheld the verdict