uphold

As verbs the difference between embrace and uphold

is that embrace is to clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug while uphold is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

As a noun embrace

is hug noun; putting arms around someone.

As a noun setback

is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

As a verb uphold is

to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

As verbs the difference between uphold and advocate

is that uphold is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate while advocate is (label) to plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

As a noun advocate is

someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.

As verbs the difference between uphold and adhere

is that uphold is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate while adhere is to stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united; as, wax to the finger; the lungs sometimes adhere to the pleura.

As verbs the difference between uphold and satisfy

is that uphold is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate while satisfy is to do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

As verbs the difference between behold and uphold

is that behold is to see, or to look at while uphold is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

As verbs the difference between uplift and uphold

is that uplift is to raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level while uphold is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

As a noun uplift

is the act or result of being uplifted.

As verbs the difference between uphold and carry

is that uphold is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate while carry is (lb) to lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

As a noun carry is

a manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

As a verb uphold

is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

As a noun holdfast is

something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.