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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024up•hold /ʌpˈhoʊld/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -held, -hold•ing. - to support or defend, as against criticism:to uphold the family's good name.
- to hold up;
keep from sinking;
support.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024up•hold (up hōld′),USA pronunciation v.t., -held, -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 Terms
- to upholster.
- to maintain in good condition;
take care of.
- Middle English up holden. See up-, hold 1175–1225
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See support.
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