Advocate
Maintain
Maintain verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.
Usage example: part of debating is learning to maintain your position in the face of harsh challenges
Advocate is a synonym for maintain in help topic. Sometimes you can use "Advocate" instead a verb "Maintain", if it concerns topics such as uphold, support, assert, defend.
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