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Uphold

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.

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"

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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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