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uphold
confirm / support
Transitive Verb
This word carries a heavy sense of duty and institutional authority. It is rarely used in casual conversation, appearing instead in legal, political, or formal ethical contexts. It suggests a vertical movement of support, as if holding something up to prevent it from falling or being overturned.
Meanings
Phrasal Verbs
uphold as
to maintain something as a standard or example
The company continues to uphold the founder's vision as the guiding principle for all new projects.
Related Words
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