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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 51Թ Forms
- ܱ·DZİ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Supreme Court unanimously upheld the law, which would make it illegal for app stores such as Apple and Google Play to distribute TikTok or issue updates to the social media app.
But ultimately, they all wanted to uphold the guarantees of the Bill of Rights and civil liberties and uphold things that people could all agree on; something like our constitutional order, the rule of law.
South Korea's president has been removed from office after the Constitutional Court voted unanimously to uphold his impeachment.
In extreme cases, the ombudsman can ask councils to compensate people whose complaints are upheld - and data shared with the BBC shows a marked rise in those payouts.
If the conservative, Trump-appointed majority agrees with the president — instead of upholding nearly a century of precedent — independent due process for labor and management will be wiped away.
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What 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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