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Verb
S:
(v)
continue (continue%2:42:00::)
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uphold (uphold%2:42:00::)
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carry on (carry_on%2:42:00::)
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bear on (bear_on%2:42:01::)
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preserve (preserve%2:42:00::)
(keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last)
"preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
S:
(v)
uphold (uphold%2:32:00::)
(stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals)
direct hypernym
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inherited hypernym
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sister term
S:
(v)
defend (defend%2:32:00::)
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support (support%2:32:01::)
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fend for (fend_for%2:32:00::)
(argue or speak in defense of)
"She supported the motion to strike"
S:
(v)
argue (argue%2:32:02::)
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reason (reason%2:32:00::)
(present reasons and arguments)
S:
(v)
present (present%2:32:00::)
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represent (represent%2:32:11::)
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lay out (lay_out%2:32:00::)
(bring forward and present to the mind)
"We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"
S:
(v)
state (state%2:32:00::)
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say (say%2:32:00::)
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tell (tell%2:32:04::)
(express in words)
"He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name"
S:
(v)
express (express%2:32:00::)
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verbalize (verbalize%2:32:03::)
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verbalise (verbalise%2:32:03::)
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utter (utter%2:32:01::)
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give tongue to (give_tongue_to%2:32:00::)
(articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise)
"She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
sentence frame
S:
(v)
uphold (uphold%2:32:02::)
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maintain (maintain%2:32:03::)
(support against an opponent)
"The appellate court upheld the verdict"