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Uphold

Uphold Meaning & Definition
Uphold Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Uphold?

[v] stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
[v] support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
[v] keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Uphold: bear on | carry on | continue | maintain | preserve

Related Terms | Find terms related to Uphold:

See Also | confirm | defend | fend for | hang in | hang on | hold | hold on | justify | keep up | maintain | mummify | perpetuate | persevere | persist | prolong | reassert | restart | resume | support | sustain | vindicate

Uphold In Webster's Dictionary

\Up*hold"\, v. t. 1. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate. The mournful train with groans, and hands upheld. Besought his pity. --Dryden. 2. To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain. Honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. --Prov. xxix 3. Faulconbridge, In spite of spite, alone upholds the day. --Shak. 3. To aid by approval or encouragement; to countenance; as, to uphold a person in wrongdoing.

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