verb🔗ShareMantiene, defiendeTo hold up; to lift on high; to elevate."The teacher upheld the importance of studying hard for the upcoming exams. "El profesor defendió la importancia de estudiar mucho para los próximos exámenes.governmentpoliticslawsocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMantiene, sostiene, apoyaTo keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling"The scaffolding upholds the building during its repairs. "El andamio sostiene el edificio durante sus reparaciones.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoya, confirma, defiendeTo support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)"The teacher upholds the school's rule about no hats in class, even when students complain. "El profesor defiende la regla de la escuela sobre no usar sombreros en clase, incluso cuando los estudiantes se quejan.governmentpoliticslawsocietymoralstatevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
