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uphold consistently

[/ʌpˈhoʊld kənˈsɪstəntli/]
verb phrase
manter consistentemente
1. to maintain, support, or defend something steadily and without deviation over time
The organization upholds consistently the principles of equality and justice.
A organização mantém consistentemente os princípios de igualdade e justiça.
2. to continue to support a belief, standard, or decision in a persistent manner
She upholds consistently her commitment to environmental protection.
Ela mantém consistentemente seu compromisso com a proteção ambiental.
Synonyms
maintain steadilysupport consistentlydefend persistentlysustain regularlypreserve continually
Antonyms
abandonneglectdisregardunderminecontradict

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter consistentemente
most common usage
São Paulo
sustentar consistentemente
formal/legal contexts
Portugal
manter consistentemente
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand by one's principles
stick to one's guns
hold the line
keep faith with
stay the course
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