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
Vindicate is a synonym for maintain in support topic. In some cases you can use "Vindicate" instead a verb "Maintain", when it comes to topics like assert.
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Common collocations
| position | maintain position | vindicate position |
| reputation | maintain reputation | vindicate reputation |
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