uphold vs carry on

uphold and carry on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
uphold	No	No	Yes	No
carry on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, uphold and carry on are synonyms defined as:

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

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

uphold (verb)	carry on (verb)
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals	continue talking
support against an opponent	direct the course of; manage or control
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last	misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way
	keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last