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to uphold
01
sostener, defender
to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last
Transitive: to uphold a value or principle
Ejemplos
He upholds his family's values and traditions.
Él defiende los valores y tradiciones de su familia.
02
conservar
(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct
Transitive: to uphold a decision
Ejemplos
The board voted to uphold the committee's decision to implement the new policy.
La junta votó por mantener la decisión del comité de implementar la nueva política.
03
defender, sostener
to defend or support something, especially when it is being challenged or opposed
Transitive: to uphold a right or stance
Ejemplos
The politician upheld the law in the face of criticism.
El político defendió la ley frente a las críticas.
Árbol Léxico
uphold
hold
