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Definition of Uphold
1. Verb. Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last. "Carry on the old traditions"
Exact synonyms: Bear On, Carry On, Continue, Preserve
Specialized synonyms: Re-start, Restart, Resume, Hang In, Hang On, Hold On, Persevere, Persist, Perpetuate, Keep Up, Prolong, Sustain, Mummify
Related verbs: Continue, Go Forward, Proceed, Continue, Go Along, Go On, Keep, Proceed
Generic synonyms: Hold, Keep, Maintain
Antonyms: Discontinue
Derivative terms: Preservation, Upholder
Specialized synonyms: Re-start, Restart, Resume, Hang In, Hang On, Hold On, Persevere, Persist, Perpetuate, Keep Up, Prolong, Sustain, Mummify
Related verbs: Continue, Go Forward, Proceed, Continue, Go Along, Go On, Keep, Proceed
Generic synonyms: Hold, Keep, Maintain
Antonyms: Discontinue
Derivative terms: Preservation, Upholder
2. Verb. Stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals.
3. Verb. Support against an opponent. "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
Exact synonyms: Maintain
Specialized synonyms: Justify, Vindicate
Generic synonyms: Confirm, Reassert
Derivative terms: Upholder
Specialized synonyms: Justify, Vindicate
Generic synonyms: Confirm, Reassert
Derivative terms: Upholder
Definition of Uphold
1. v. t. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
2. v. t. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
Definition of Uphold
1. Verb. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate. ¹
2. Verb. To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain. ¹
3. Verb. To support by approval or encouragement. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Uphold
1. to hold aloft [v -HELD, -HOLDING, -HOLDS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Uphold
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