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uphold vs keep up

keep up vs uphold

uphold and keep up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uphold No No Yes No
keep up No No Yes No
As verbs, keep up is a hyponym of uphold; that is, keep up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than uphold:
  • uphold: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
  • keep up: lengthen or extend in duration or space
Other hyponyms of uphold include re-start, restart, resume, hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist, perpetuate, prolong, sustain, mummify.
uphold (verb) keep up (verb)
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals prevent from going to bed at night
support against an opponent keep informed
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last maintain a required pace or level
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
lengthen or extend in duration or space
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