Synonyms of the word

perpetuate

• v. (transitive) To make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.
• v. (transitive) To prolong the existence of.

continue

• v. (transitive) To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
• v. (transitive) To make last; to prolong.
• v. (transitive) To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position etc.
• v. (intransitive) To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
• v. (intransitive) To resume.
• v. (transitive, law) To adjourn, prorogue, put off.
• v. (poker slang) To make a continuation bet.
• n. (video games) an option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.
• n. (programming) a statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements…

preserve

• n. A sweet spread made of any of a variety of berries.
• n. A reservation, a nature preserve.
• n. An activity with restricted access.
• v. To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
• v. To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt; to season and prepare…
• v. To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

uphold

• v. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
• v. To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain.
• v. To support by approval or encouragement.