About The Word Uphold
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Uphold
Uphold Definition And Meaning |
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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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