See uphold in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
verb
To move (something) to a higher position:
boost, elevate, heave, hoist, lift, pick up, raise, rear2, take up, uplift, upraise, uprear. See riseTo keep from yielding or failing during stress or difficulty:
bolster, buoy (up), prop, support, sustain. See helpTo sustain the weight of:
bear, carry, hold, support. See supportTo aid the cause of by approving or favoring:
advocate, back, champion, endorse, get behind, plump for, recommend, side with, stand behind, stand by, support. Idioms: align oneself with, go to bat for, take the part of. See support
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