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uphold vs prolong

prolong vs uphold

uphold and prolong both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uphold No No Yes No
prolong No No Yes No
As verbs, prolong is a hyponym of uphold; that is, prolong is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than uphold:
  • uphold: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
  • prolong: 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, keep up, sustain, mummify.
uphold (verb) prolong (verb)
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
support against an opponent lengthen or extend in duration or space
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Difference between uphold and prolong

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