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persist vs uphold

uphold vs persist

persist and uphold both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
persist No No Yes No
uphold No No Yes No
As verbs, uphold is a hypernym of persist; that is, uphold is a word with a broader meaning than persist:
  • persist: be persistent, refuse to stop
  • uphold: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Other hypernyms of persist include bear on, carry on, continue, preserve.
persist (verb) uphold (verb)
be persistent, refuse to stop stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
be in a certain place and not leave support against an opponent
continue to exist keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Difference between persist and uphold

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