upholds

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English

Definitions

verb

To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)

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Synonyms

bear on maintain carry on continue preserve abides acknowledges adheres admits advocates affirms alleges approves argues asserts backs

Rhymes

thresholds unfolds colds holds folds olds golds molds moulds households

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