Definition of Uphold in English :

Define Uphold in English

Uphold meaning in English

Meaning of Uphold in English

Pronunciation of Uphold in English

Uphold pronunciation in English

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Uphold

see synonyms of uphold

Verb

1. bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

Example Sentences:
'preserve the peace in the family'
'continue the family tradition'
'Carry on the old traditions'

2. uphold

stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

3. maintain, uphold

support against an opponent

Example Sentences:
'The appellate court upheld the verdict'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Uphold

see synonyms of uphold
verb -holds, -holding or -held (transitive)
1. 
to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
2. 
to give moral support or inspiration to
3. rare
to support physically
4. 
to lift up

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Uphold

see synonyms of uphold
verb transitiveWord forms: upˈheld or upˈholding
1. 
to hold up; raise
2. 
to keep from falling; support
3. 
to give moral or spiritual support or encouragement to
4. 
to decide in favor of; agree with and support against opposition; sustain

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Uphold

see synonyms of uphold
tr.v. up·held (-hĕld), up·hold·ing, up·holds
1. To hold aloft; raise: upheld the banner proudly.
2. To prevent from falling or sinking; support: beams that uphold the roof.
3. To maintain or affirm: uphold a standard of behavior. See Synonyms at support.

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