verb🔗ShareSoutenir, maintenirTo hold up; to lift on high; to elevate."The athlete was upholding the trophy after winning the championship. "L'athlète brandissait le trophée après avoir remporté le championnat.actiongovernmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir, maintenir, défendreTo keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling"The construction workers are upholding the beam with strong cables until the concrete sets. "Les ouvriers du bâtiment soutiennent la poutre avec de solides câbles jusqu'à ce que le béton prenne.governmentlawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir, confirmerTo support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)"The teacher is upholding the school's policy against using cell phones in class, even though some students disagree with it. "Le professeur soutient la politique de l'école contre l'utilisation des téléphones portables en classe, même si certains élèves ne sont pas d'accord.governmentpoliticslawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaintien, soutienThe act by which something is upheld."The upholding of classroom rules is important for maintaining a positive learning environment. "Le maintien des règles de la classe est important pour maintenir un environnement d'apprentissage positif.actionlawgovernmentpoliticsrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
