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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"
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(v)
uphold (uphold%2:32:00::)
(stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals)
direct 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)
apologize (apologize%2:32:01::)
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apologise (apologise%2:32:01::)
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excuse (excuse%2:32:01::)
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rationalize (rationalize%2:32:00::)
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rationalise (rationalise%2:32:00::)
(defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning)
"rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
S:
(v)
take sides with (take_sides_with%2:32:00::)
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take someone's side (take_someone's_side%2:32:00::)
(support someone (as in an argument))
"she always takes his side, no matter how sound his argument"
S:
(v)
stand up (stand_up%2:32:00::)
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stick up (stick_up%2:32:00::)
(defend against attack or criticism)
"He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
S:
(v)
uphold (uphold%2:32:00::)
(stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals)
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"
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full troponym
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sentence frame