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uphold vs perpetuate

perpetuate vs uphold

uphold and perpetuate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uphold No No Yes No
perpetuate No No Yes No
As verbs, perpetuate is a hyponym of uphold; that is, perpetuate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than uphold:
  • uphold: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
  • perpetuate: cause to continue or prevail
Other hyponyms of uphold include re-start, restart, resume, hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist, keep up, prolong, sustain, mummify.
uphold (verb) perpetuate (verb)
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals cause to continue or prevail
support against an opponent
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
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