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   up·hold

   /ˌəpˈhōld/

   verb

   • 1. confirm or support (something which has been questioned): "the court upheld his claim for damages" Similar confirmendorsesustainvalidateratifyverifyvindicatejustifyapprovesupportgive one's support tobe supportive ofbackback upgive one's backing tostand bychampiondefendcome to the defense ofstick up forOpposite overturnoppose
   • ▪ maintain (a custom or practice): "many furniture makers uphold the tradition of fine design" Similar maintainsustaincontinuepreserveprotectkeephold tokeep alivekeep goingstrengthennurtureOpposite abandon

   Derivatives

   • 1. upholder noun

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   The meaning of UPHOLD is to give support to. How to use uphold in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Uphold.

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   UPHOLD definition: 1. to defend or keep a principle or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made…. Learn more.

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   UPHOLD meaning: 1. to defend or keep a principle or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made…. Learn more.

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   When you uphold something, you stick up for or support it. Police officers are paid to uphold the law, and crazy Elvis fans uphold their belief that he's still alive out there somewhere.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUPHOLD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you uphold something such as a law, a principle, or a decision, you support and maintain it.

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   up·hold. (ŭp-hōld′) 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionuphold verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   uphold something to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist. We have a duty to uphold the law. The regime has been criticized for failing to uphold human rights. We are determined to uphold the law.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryUPHOLD definition in American English | Collins English...

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   If you uphold something such as a law, a principle, or a decision, you support and maintain it. Our policy has been to uphold the law. It is the responsibility of every government to uphold certain basic principles.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › upholdUphold Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Verb. Filter. verb. upheld, upholding, upholds. To hold up; raise. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To keep from falling; support. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To maintain or affirm. Uphold a standard of behavior. American Heritage. To give moral or spiritual support or encouragement to. Webster's New World.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › upholduphold | meaning of uphold in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    uphold meaning, definition, what is uphold: to defend or support a law, system, or p...: Learn more.