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Uphold: meaning, definitions and examples

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uphold

 

[ สŒpหˆhษ™สŠld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in law

To support or maintain a decision or law, or to keep it in place.

Synonyms

approve, confirm, endorse, validate

Examples of usage

  • The judge upheld the jury's verdict.
  • The Supreme Court upheld the lower court's ruling.
Context #2 | Verb

in morals

To uphold something means to defend or support it, especially when it is being criticized or attacked.

Synonyms

defend, maintain, protect, support

Examples of usage

  • She always upholds her principles no matter what.
  • He upholds the values of honesty and integrity.

Translations

Translations of the word "uphold" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sustentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufrechterhalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menegakkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ั€ะธะผัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podtrzymywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏๆŒใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ—ใ˜ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maintenir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mantener

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrdรผrmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ง€ํ•˜๋‹ค (jiji-hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฏุนู… (yudam)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podporovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podporovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆŒ (zhฤซchรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podpirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™klษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mantener

Word origin

The word 'uphold' originated from the combination of 'up' and 'hold'. The concept of 'upholding' something has been present in various languages and cultures throughout history, as the idea of supporting or maintaining a decision or principle is fundamental to human society. The word has evolved over time to encompass both legal and moral contexts, reflecting the importance of standing by one's beliefs and commitments.

See also: held, hold, holder, holders, holding, holdings, holdup, upholding, withhold, withholding.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,456, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.