175 entries under uphold topic. ×

14
strengthen(verb, help, give, keep, maintain)
13
advocate(verb, support, help, charge, accept)
12
embolden(verb, get, help, cause, touch)
12
fortify(verb, help, keep, maintain, raise)
11
countenance(verb, support, take, help, accept)
11
enliven(verb, get, touch, delight, provoke)
10
bolster(verb, support, take, help, give)
10
second(verb, support, help, accept, develop)
10
sustain(verb, support, help, give, increase)
9
endorse(verb, support, help, accept, develop)
9
sanction(verb, support, help, accept, develop)
8
advise(verb, support, take, help, press)
8
favor(verb, support, take, help, advance)
8
nurse(verb, support, give, keep, develop)
8
nurture(verb, support, help, give, develop)
8
patronize(verb, support, help, advance, accept)
8
rally(verb, support, promote, push, stimulate)
7
approve(verb, support, help, accept, develop)
7
brace(verb, support, help, develop, maintain)
7
confirm(verb, support, help, accept, maintain)
10 years ago|35k views|share |citing 
APASmart Define. (2016). encourage thesaurus. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/encourage/thesaurus/synonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2016. "encourage thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/encourage/thesaurus/synonyms (accessed September 26, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2016, encourage thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 26 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/encourage/thesaurus/synonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "encourage thesaurus" 2 February 2016. Web. 26 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/encourage/thesaurus/synonyms>