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uphold Meaning in Portuguese (uphold significado em português)

sustentar, manter, defender
Sinônimos:apoiarratificarproteger
sustentar in English:uphold
IPA:sustɛ̃ˈtaɾ
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O significado de uphold em português é sustentar, manter, defender. (Manter ou afirmar uma decisão, princípio ou padrão.)

Definitions of Uphold

  1. 1
    verb
    manter

    To maintain or affirm a decision, principle, or standard.

    Manter ou afirmar uma decisão, princípio ou padrão.

  2. 2
    verb
    defender

    To support or defend someone or something against opposition.

    Apoiar ou defender alguém ou algo contra oposição.

Example Sentences

formal

“The court decided to uphold the previous ruling.”

O tribunal decidiu sustentar a decisão anterior.

formal

“It is our duty to uphold the law.”

É nosso dever defender a lei.

formal

“We must uphold the values of justice and equality.”

Devemos defender os valores de justiça e igualdade.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

apoiarratificarproteger

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

rejeitardesafiarderrubar

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularupholds
past tenseupheld
present participleupholding
agent nounupholder

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

uphold the lawcollocation

To obey and enforce the law.

uphold a traditioncollocation

To continue to observe or maintain a tradition.

uphold one's honorcollocation

To maintain one's reputation or dignity.