uphold
[ uhp-hohld ]
/ ʌpˈhoʊld /
verb (used with object), up·held, up·hold·ing.
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.
Origin of uphold
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1. See
support.
OTHER WORDS FROM uphold
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British Dictionary definitions for uphold
uphold
/ (ʌpˈhəʊld) /
verb -holds, -holding or -held (tr)
to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
to give moral support or inspiration to
rare
to support physically
to lift up