Uphold - Definition

v 1: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or
last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the
family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions" [syn:
continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve]
[ant: cease, discontinue, give up, lay off, quit,
stop]
2: stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
3: support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the
verdict" [syn: uphold, maintain]