equilibrate vs uphold

equilibrate

verb
  • To balance, or bring into equilibrium. 

  • To balance, to be in a state of equilibrium. 

uphold

verb
  • To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling 

  • To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate. 

  • To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned) 

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