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    uphold
    /ʌpˈhəʊld/

    verb

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUPHOLD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Uphold means to defend or keep a principle or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made is correct. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as law, business, and politics, with examples and translations.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUPHOLD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Uphold means to defend or keep a principle or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made, especially a legal one, is correct. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see examples and translations in various languages.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › upholdUphold Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb uphold, which means to give support to or to keep elevated. Find out how to use uphold in legal contexts and related phrases.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › upholdUphold - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Learn the meaning of uphold, a verb that means to support or maintain something. Find out how to use it in different contexts, such as law, politics, or religion, and see examples and synonyms.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › upholdUphold - definition of uphold by The Free Dictionary

    Uphold means to support, maintain, or defend something or someone against opposition or challenge. It can also mean to lift up or raise something. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples of uphold.

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

    Uphold means to support and maintain something such as a law, a principle, or a decision. It can also mean to decide in favor of something or to lift something up. See synonyms, examples, and pronunciation of uphold.

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

    Uphold means to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist. It can also mean to agree with a previous decision or a request in a court of law. See examples, synonyms and pronunciation.

  9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › upholdUphold Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    1. : to support or defend (something, such as a law) He took an oath to uphold the Constitution. They have a responsibility to uphold the law. 2. : to judge (a legal decision) to be correct : to decide not to change (a verdict) The Court of Appeals upheld his conviction.

  10. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › upholdUPHOLD Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

    Uphold means to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections, to hold up or serve as a foundation for something, or to move from a lower to a higher place or position. Find 94 similar and opposite words for uphold, such as defend, sustain, lift, and advocate.

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

    Uphold means to hold up, support, maintain, or affirm something. It can also mean to decide in favor of or agree with something. See synonyms, antonyms, origin, and examples of uphold.