upheld

verb

simple past tense and past participle of uphold.

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verb (used with object), up·held, up·hold·ing.

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.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English up holden. See up-, hold

Related forms

up·hold·er, noun

Synonyms
1. See support.

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upheld (ʌpˈhɛld)

—vb
	the past tense and past participle of uphold

uphold (ʌpˈhəʊld)

—vb , -holds, -holding, -held
1.	to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
2.	to give moral support or inspiration to
3.	rare to support physically
4.	to lift up

up'holder

—n

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Word Origin & History

uphold

early 13c., "support, sustain," from up + hold (v.). Cf. O.Fris. upholda, M.Du. ophouden, Ger. aufhalten.

upheld

pp. of uphold (q.v.).