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⚖️uphold

verb
/ʌpˈhoʊld/
Uphill upon

Meaning

to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision

Example Sentences

The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.

Example Expressions

uphold the law

Synonyms

support, maintain, defend, sustain, endorse

Antonyms

reject, overturn

Collocations

uphold justice, uphold the law, uphold a decision, uphold rights

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