uphold
v.
c.1200, "support, sustain," from up, adv. + hold, v.. Similar formation in Old Frisian upholda, Middle Dutch ophouden, German aufhalten. Meaning "maintain in good condition or repair" is from 1570s. Related: Upheld; upholding.
〔李〕[up-=upward向上；hold v.举 →] v.①hold up；sup-port举起；支撑