uphold
/ˌʌpˈhəʊld/
verb 3name 1
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8(verb.)
ADV
firmly, resolutely, vigorously
unanimously
The committee unanimously upheld the decision to extend the school year by two weeks.
VERB + UPHOLD
have a duty to
be determined to
The government was determined to uphold the agreement even when businesses complained.
seek to | promise to
vote to
The court voted to uphold the decision that had been made by the previous judge.
fail to
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