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uphold in Portuguese

uphold in Portuguese is suportar — uphold means to support or maintain something, such as a law, principle, or standard.

uphold in Portuguese

suportar
verb
To support by approval or encouragement; to vindicate; to confirm (something which has been questioned)

What does "uphold" mean?

  1. verb To support or maintain something, such as a law, principle, or standard.
    "The judge upheld the original ruling."
  2. verb To physically hold something up or keep it from falling.
    "The old pillars uphold the roof of the temple."
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uphold in a sentence

  • The judge upheld the original ruling.
  • The organization works to uphold human rights.
  • The old pillars uphold the roof of the temple.

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What is "uphold" in Portuguese?

"uphold" in Portuguese is suportar. uphold means: To support or maintain something, such as a law, principle, or standard.

How do you use "uphold" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge upheld the original ruling." In Portuguese, "uphold" is suportar.

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