uphold

• "cause to remain or last"
• "preserve the peace in the family"
• "continue the family tradition"
• "Carry on the old traditions"

Synonyms

• continuecontinue a certain state, condition, or activity; continue talking; keep or maintain in unaltered condition; move ahead; allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop; continue after an interruption; continue in a place, position, or situation; span an interval of distance, space or time; exist over a prolonged period of time
• carry ondirect the course of; keep or maintain in unaltered condition; continue talking; misbehave badly
• bear onbe relevant to; have an effect upon; press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; keep or maintain in unaltered condition
• preservea domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone; a reservation where animals are protected ; fruit preserved by cooking with sugar ; keep or maintain in unaltered condition; keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; to keep up and reserve for personal or special use; prevent (food) from rotting; maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

• "stick up for"
• "of causes, principles, or ideals"

• "The appellate court upheld the verdict"

Synonyms

• maintaincause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; supply with necessities and support; state categorically ; have and exercise; maintain for use and service; maintain by writing regular records; state or assert; support against an opponent; stick to correctly or closely