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to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections<determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges>— see maintain 2
2
to hold up or serve as a foundation for<an official who is pledged to uphold the laws of the land>— see support 3
3
to move from a lower to a higher place or position<worshipers upheld their joined hands and sang the praises of the Lord>— see raise 1
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