verb as in strong fondness

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insist, uphold, maintain

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Example Sentences

Example:He insisted on teaching the old creed without any changes.

Definition:To demand or assert doggedly with the aid of reasons in support.

From insist

Example:The committee refused to uphold the outdated belief.

Definition:To maintain firmly; support; defend.

From uphold

Example:They maintained their religious practices strictly without any changes.

Definition:To continue to hold, assert, or do; keep up.

From maintain