Apply and Uphold

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Apply

Apply verb - To carry out effectively.
Usage example: a police officer applying the law
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Uphold and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uphold" instead a verb "Apply".
Nearby Words: application, applied, applicable, applying

Uphold

Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.
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Apply and uphold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Uphold".
Nearby Words: upholder, upholding

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name apply name uphold name
sort apply sort uphold sort
way apply way uphold way
rule apply rule uphold rule
Other words: law, theory, concept, philosophy, rules, principles, stereotypes.
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