uphold

• continue: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition ...
• stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
• support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
• To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate; To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain; To support by approval or encouragement.
• The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.

 

e.g. - I uphold you
- Uphold the right.
- Try and uphold peace