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uphold

[/ʌpˈhoʊld/]
verb
manter, sustentar, apoiar
1. to support, maintain, or defend something (a principle, law, or decision)
The court upheld the decision of the lower court.
O tribunal manteve a decisão do tribunal inferior.
2. to keep something in good condition or repair
It is important to uphold the standards of the institution.
É importante manter os padrões da instituição.
3. to give support or approval to someone or something
We must uphold justice and fairness.
Devemos apoiar a justiça e a equidade.
Synonyms
supportmaintaindefendsustainpreservechampion
Antonyms
abandonrejectundermineoverturndiscard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter, sustentar, apoiar
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
manter, defender
emphasis on defense of principles
São Paulo
sustentar, manter
common in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
manter, sustentar, apoiar
usage similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

uphold the law
uphold one's honor
uphold tradition
uphold a commitment
uphold standards
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