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uphold
[uhp-hohld]
verb (used with object)
to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism.
He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
to keep up or keep from sinking; support.
Stout columns upheld the building's heavy roof. Her faith upheld her in that time of sadness.
to lift upward; raise.
The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.
British.
to upholster.
to maintain in good condition; take care of.
uphold
/ ʌpˈhəʊld /
verb
to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
to give moral support or inspiration to
rare, to support physically
to lift up
Other Word Forms
- upholder noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
It enshrines the commitment to uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life, and details "the overarching duty on Ministers to comply with the law and to protect the integrity of public life".
“In your confirmation hearings, you promised to uphold the highest standards for vaccines,” Barrasso said.
She said universities had a "shared objective" with the OfS to uphold standards but it was "quite difficult" for universities to improve quality "with less resources".
The toughest Republican questioning came from Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor who gave a key vote to confirm Kennedy only after he gave him assurances that he would uphold several US vaccine policies.
The code sets out the standards ministers are expected to uphold including honesty and integrity.
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To uphold something means to support it or defend it against opposition or criticism. How is uphold different from maintain, support, and sustain? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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