Synonyms:
continue, uphold, carry_on, bear_on, preserve
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
uphold
Meaning: stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
Synonyms:
uphold, maintain
Meaning: support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
Usage examples
But, she uttered no sound; and so strong was the voice within her, representing that it was she of all the world who must uphold him in his misery and not augment it, that it quickly raised her, even from that shock.