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uphold a tradition

eine Tradition bewahren

The community works hard to uphold a tradition that has been passed down for generations.

Die Gemeinschaft bemüht sich sehr, eine Tradition zu bewahren, die seit Generationen weitergegeben wird.


neutral

eine Tradition aufrechterhalten oder bewahren

Many families uphold the tradition of gathering for Christmas dinner every year.

Viele Familien bewahren die Tradition, jedes Jahr zum Weihnachtsessen zusammenzukommen.

The school upholds the tradition of wearing uniforms to promote discipline.

Die Schule bewahrt die Tradition, Uniformen zu tragen, um Disziplin zu fördern.

The phrase emphasizes the active effort to maintain a tradition over time, often against external changes or pressures.

Kollokationen

uphold a traditioneine Tradition bewahrenpreserve a traditioneine Tradition erhaltenmaintain a traditioneine Tradition aufrechterhaltenkeep up a traditioneine Tradition fortsetzen

Synonyme

maintain a traditionpreserve a traditionsustain a traditionkeep up a tradition

Antonyme

abandon a traditiondiscontinue a traditionbreak with tradition

Verwandte Ausdrücke

break with traditionRedewendung
etwas gegen eine etablierte Tradition tun
carry on a traditionRedewendung
eine Tradition fortsetzen
hand down a traditionRedewendung
eine Tradition weitergeben

Profi-Tipp

Collocation Tip

Use 'uphold a tradition' when emphasizing the active effort to maintain it, especially in the face of challenges. For neutral continuation without stress, 'maintain' or 'preserve' may be more natural.

Goldene Regel

Context Matters

In formal contexts (e.g., legal, academic), 'uphold' may imply a duty or obligation. In personal/familial contexts, it often reflects pride or commitment.

Verwendungshinweise

The phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often referring to cultural, familial, or institutional practices. It implies a sense of responsibility or pride in continuing something valued.

Wortzerlegung

uphold
aufrechterhalten / bewahren
verb
+
a tradition
eine Tradition
noun phrase
Englisch-Deutsch Wörterbuch

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