uphold
Use Uphold in a sentence
verb (used with object), up·held, up·hold·ing.
1.
to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
2.
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.
3.
to lift upward; raise: The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.
4.
British.
a.
to upholster.
b.
to maintain in good condition; take care of.
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| —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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Example sentences
The marriage contract is signed, but the couple makes a conscious choice each day to uphold their commitment and vows.
Freed from the need to uphold a gold-price parity, these countries could lower interest rates and so stimulate spending.
Professors are likely to be expected to uphold these principles.
That's quite a strong belief you're trying to uphold with such a claim.
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