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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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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.
1. a. : to give support to. b. : to support against an opponent. 2. a. : to keep elevated. b. : to lift up. upholder noun. Synonyms. defend. justify. maintain. support. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
up·hold. (ŭp-hōld′) tr.v. up·held (-hĕld′), up·hold·ing, up·holds. 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.
If you uphold something such as a law, a principle, or a decision, you support and maintain it.
uphold something (especially of a court of law) to agree that a previous decision was correct or that a request is reasonable. Definition of uphold verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Verb. Filter. verb. upheld, upholding, upholds. To hold up; raise. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To keep from falling; support. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To maintain or affirm. Uphold a standard of behavior. American Heritage. To give moral or spiritual support or encouragement to. Webster's New World.
Definition of uphold. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
verb. /ʌpˈhoʊld/ Verb Forms. 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. Definitions on the go.
