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uphold Definition and Meaning in English (uphold definition)

verb
Synonyms:maintainsupportsustain
Quick Answer • Definition

Uphold definition: To maintain or affirm a decision, principle, or standard.

Definitions of Uphold

  1. 1verb

    To maintain or affirm a decision, principle, or standard.

  2. 2verb

    To support or defend someone or something against opposition.

Example Sentences

formal

“The court decided to uphold the previous ruling.”

formal

“It is our duty to uphold the law.”

formal

“We must uphold the values of justice and equality.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularupholds
past tenseupheld
present participleupholding
agent nounupholder

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

uphold the lawcollocation

To obey and enforce the law.

uphold a traditioncollocation

To continue to observe or maintain a tradition.

uphold one's honorcollocation

To maintain one's reputation or dignity.

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Uphold definition: To maintain or affirm a decision, principle, or standard.
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'Uphold' translates to 'uphold' in English. Uphold definition: To maintain or affirm a decision, principle, or standard.
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