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uphold
[ uhp-hohld ]
verb (used with object)
- to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism:
He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
- to keep up or keep from sinking; support:
Stout columns upheld the building's heavy roof. Her faith upheld her in that time of sadness.
- to lift upward; raise:
The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.
- British.
- to upholster.
- to maintain in good condition; take care of.
uphold
/ ʌˈəʊ /
verb
- to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
- to give moral support or inspiration to
- rare.to support physically
- to lift up
Derived Forms
- ܱˈDZ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܱ·DZİ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
"WFP urges all parties to prioritize the needs of civilians and allow aid to enter Gaza immediately and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law."
By appointing a new council member, Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores said the city was upholding its laws and the interests of its citizens.
Fresno County’s taxpayers are expected to pay at least $2 million after an appeals court ruling upholds a lower court’s decision that sheriff’s deputies unnecessarily killed a dog in 2018.
They said the Trump administration "is focused on protecting our nation and our citizens by upholding the highest standards of national security and public safety through our visa process".
The measure was challenged in court but substantially upheld by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in September.
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are other ways to say uphold?
To uphold something means to support it or defend it against opposition or criticism. How is uphold different from maintain, support, and sustain? Find out on .
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