1. (

• continue ,
• uphold ,
• carry_on ,
• bear_on ,
• preserve

) 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" ;

2. (

• uphold

) stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals ;

3. (

• uphold ,
• maintain ,

) support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict" ;