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verb (used with object), -held, -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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Upholding
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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