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Uphold is defined as to support or defend, or to keep from sinking.

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An example of uphold is to protect the right to freedom of speech.
An example of uphold is work to keep a ship afloat.

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See uphold in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb upheld, upholding

to hold up; raise
to keep from falling; support
to give moral or spiritual support or encouragement to
to decide in favor of; agree with and support against opposition; sustain

Related Forms:

upholder noun

See uphold in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb up·held (-hĕldˈ), up·hold·ing, up·holds

To hold aloft; raise: upheld the banner proudly.
To prevent from falling or sinking; support.
To maintain or affirm against opposition. See Synonyms at support.

Related Forms:

up·holdˈer noun

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