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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)
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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"
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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