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- 1. confirm or support (something which has been questioned): "the court upheld his claim for damages" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of UPHOLD is to give support to. How to use uphold in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Uphold.
UPHOLD definition: 1. to defend or keep a principle or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made…. Learn more.
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: As a police officer you are expected to uphold the law whether you agree with it or not. Judge Davis upheld the county court's decision. Fewer examples. The government has promised to uphold the principles of democracy.
When you uphold something, you stick up for or support it. Police officers are paid to uphold the law, and crazy Elvis fans uphold their belief that he's still alive out there somewhere.
uphold something to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist. We have a duty to uphold the law. The regime has been criticized for failing to uphold human rights. We are determined to uphold the law.
If you uphold something such as a law, a principle, or a decision, you support and maintain it.
If you uphold something such as a law, a principle, or a decision, you support and maintain it.
To decide in favor of; agree with and support against opposition; sustain. Webster's New World. More Verb Definitions (1) Synonyms: stand by. stand behind. side with. recommend. plump for. get behind. support. endorse. champion.
1. To hold aloft; raise: upheld the banner proudly. 2. To prevent from falling or sinking; support: beams that uphold the roof. 3. To maintain or affirm: uphold a standard of behavior. See Synonyms at support. up·hold′er n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definition of uphold verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
