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uphold(
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hold
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. conservar
We have a mass available in Latin for those who wish to uphold that tradition.Tenemos una misa en latín para aquellos que desean conservar esa tradición.
b. mantener
The sergeant gave his troops a pep talk to uphold morale before the next offensive.El sargento les dio a las tropas una charla para mantener la moral antes de la siguiente ofensiva.
c. apoyar
My mom told me I had to do the dishes, and dad upheld her decision.Mi mamá me dijo que tenía que lavar los platos, y papá apoyó la decisión.
d. defender
Jefferson upheld his educational ideas vigorously.Jefferson defendía con fuerza sus ideas sobre la educación.
e. hacer respetar (law)
Good cops should uphold the law and arrest corrupt cops.Los buenos policías deberían hacer respetar la ley y detener a los policías corruptos.
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