uphold

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de maintenir, soutenir ou confirmer quelque chose comme un principe, une loi ou une décision, en le gardant en vigueur ou en le défendant.

A verb used to indicate the act of maintaining, supporting, or keeping something in force, such as a principle, law, or decision.

verbe irrégulier

1. Maintain or preserveB2formal

   To keep something in its current state or condition; to cause something to remain unchanged.

   Maintenir, préserver

   • The museum works hard to uphold the original appearance of the ancient artifacts.
   • It is important to uphold the traditions of our community.
   • The government must uphold the law to ensure order.

   Synonymescontinuekeepmaintainpreserveretainsupportsustain

   Antonymesabandondiscarddropforsakerejectrelinquishrenouncerevoke

2. Defend or support a principleB2formal

   To stand up for and actively support a cause, principle, or ideal.

   Défendre ou soutenir un principe

   • She has always upheld the values of honesty and integrity.
   • The organization upholds the rights of all citizens.
   • He is known for upholding the principles of justice.

   Synonymesadvocatebackchampiondefendendorseespousemaintainsupportsustainvindicate

   Antonymesabandondefyopposerejectsubvertundermine

3. Support against oppositionB2formal

   To provide support to someone or something when facing opposition or challenge.

   Soutenir contre l'opposition

   • The judge upheld the decision of the lower court.
   • The team upheld their captain's authority during the dispute.
   • She upheld her friend's argument in the debate.

   Synonymesadvocatebackbolsterchampiondefendendorsemaintainstand bysupportsustain

   Antonymescontestfightopposeresistsubvertundermine