verb (v)

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last(verb.stative)

  Synonym:
  bear on, carry on, continue, preserve
  Antonym:
  cease, discontinue, give up, lay off, quit, stop
  

  source: wordnet30
• stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals(verb.communication)

  source: wordnet30
• support against an opponent(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  maintain
  

  source: wordnet30
• To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.(verb)

  source: webster1913