upholding

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
  2. verb stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
  3. verb support against an opponent

Synonyms

continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve

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