Translation meaning & definition of the word "uphold" into Spanish language

verb

1. 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"

synonym:
• continue
,
• uphold
,
• carry on
,
• bear on
,
• preserve

1. Mantener o mantener en condiciones inalteradas

• Causa para permanecer o durar

• "Preservar la paz en la familia"

• "Continuar la tradición familiar"

• "Continuar con las viejas tradiciones"

sinónimo:
• continuar
,
• defender
,
• seguir
,
• soportar
,
• preservar

2. Stand up for

• Stick up for

• Of causes, principles, or ideals

synonym:
• uphold

2. Defender

• Defender

• De causas, principios o ideales

sinónimo:
• defender

3. Support against an opponent

• "The appellate court upheld the verdict"

synonym:
• uphold
,
• maintain

3. Apoyo contra un oponente

• "El tribunal de apelaciones confirmó el veredicto"

sinónimo:
• defender
,
• mantener

Examples of using

Many people uphold the stance that 95% of the DNA is junk.

Mucha gente defiende la postura de que el 95% del DNA es basura.

As a public official you have sworn an oath to uphold and defend the constitution.

Como oficial público usted ha hecho un juramento de sostener y defender la constitución.