Open English Wordnet
Verbs
(v)continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preservekeep 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” (v)upholdstand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals (v)uphold, maintainsupport against an opponent“The appellate court upheld the verdict”