uphold

verbs

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
"preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold
is derived from
upholder
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
uphold
is a type of (narrower)
argue or speak in defense of
"She supported the motion to strike"
defend, fend for, support
support against an opponent
"The appellate court upheld the verdict"
maintain, uphold
is derived from
upholder