The term 'uphold' can be defined as to support or maintain something. The crossword solutions for this term include 'HELP', 'CARRY', 'BACK', 'CLAIM', 'HOIST', 'PROP', 'BEAR', 'HOLD', 'BRACE', 'VINDICATE', 'ADVOCATE', 'ASSIST', 'ENDORSE', 'JUSTIFY', 'BUTTRESS', 'KEEP', 'AFFIRM', 'SUSTAIN', and 'adhereto'. These words all have the same meaning of supporting or maintaining something, but in different ways. For example, 'HELP' implies providing assistance, while 'CARRY' implies taking responsibility for something. 'BACK' implies providing support, while 'CLAIM' implies asserting something. 'HOIST' implies lifting something up, while 'PROP' implies supporting something. 'BEAR' implies carrying a burden, while 'HOLD' implies keeping something in place. 'BRACE' implies steadying something, while 'VINDICATE' implies defending something. 'ADVOCATE' implies speaking out in favor of something, while 'ASSIST' implies helping someone. 'ENDORSE' implies expressing approval of something, while 'JUSTIFY' implies providing a reason for something. 'BUTTRESS' implies reinforcing something, while 'KEEP' implies preserving something. 'AFFIRM' implies confirming something, while 'SUSTAIN' implies continuing something. Finally, 'adhereto' implies following something. All of these words are related to the term 'uphold' in that they all imply supporting or maintaining something.