preserve vs uphold

uphold vs preserve

preserve is a noun but uphold is not a noun.

preserve and uphold both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
preserve	Yes	No	Yes	No
uphold	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, preserve and uphold are synonyms defined as:

preserve and uphold: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

Other synonyms of preserve include bear on, carry on, continue.

preserve (noun)	uphold (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

preserve (verb)	uphold (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting	stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction	support against an opponent
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use	keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

Difference between preserve and uphold

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