Synonyms for

Upholds

Verb / ʌˈphəʊldz / Another word for upholds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to support or maintain, especially by providing evidence or argument

Synonyms & similar words

uphold continue bearon carryon preserve discontinue maintain maintains supports sustains defends back bolster prolong preserve safeguard uplift endorse validate justify vindicate approve conserve protect advocate champion defend

Example sentences

  1. The strong branches uphold the heavy fruit on the tree.
  2. I always try to uphold the rules of the game, even when it's hard.
  3. The teacher upholds the importance of education.
  4. The lawyer upholds the law in court.
  5. Parents uphold their responsibility to take care of their children.

Quotes

  • It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath. - Aeschylus
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. - Abraham Lincoln

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