Uphold Definition
ŭp-hōld
upheld, upholding, upholds
verb
upheld, upholding, upholds
To hold up; raise.
Webster's New World
To keep from falling; support.
Webster's New World
To maintain or affirm.
Uphold a standard of behavior.
American Heritage
To give moral or spiritual support or encouragement to.
Webster's New World
To decide in favor of; agree with and support against opposition; sustain.
Webster's New World
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