Definitions for Uphold
ʌpˈhoʊldup·hold

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserveverb

   keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

   "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"

2. upholdverb

   stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

3. uphold, maintainverb

   support against an opponent

   "The appellate court upheld the verdict"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. upholdverb

   To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

2. upholdverb

   To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain.

3. upholdverb

   To support by approval or encouragement.

4. Etymology: From upholden, equivalent to. Compare ophouden, aufhalten.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Upholdverb

   preter. upheld; and part. pass. upheld, and upholden.

   Etymology: up and hold.

   1. To lift on high.

   The mournful train with groans and hands upheld,
   Besought his pity. Dryden.

   2. To support; to sustain; to keep from falling.

   While life upholds this arm,
   This arm upholds the house of Lancaster. William Shakespeare.

   This great man found no means to continue and uphold his ill-purchased greatness, but by rejecting the English law, and assuming, in lieu thereof, the barbarous customs of the Irish. John Davies, Ireland.

   Poetry and painting were upheld by the strength of imagination. John Dryden, Dufresnoy.

   3. To keep from declension.

   There is due from the judge to the advocate some commendation, where causes are fair pleaded; for that upholds in the client the reputation of his council, and beats down in him the conceit of his cause. Francis Bacon.

   Never was a time, when the interposition of the magistrate was more necessary, to secure the honour of religion, and uphold the authority of those great principles, by which his own authority is best upheld. Francis Atterbury.

   4. To support in any state of life.

   Many younger brothers have neither lands nor means to uphold themselves. Walter Raleigh.

   5. To continue; to keep from defeat.

   Divers, although peradventure not willing to be yoked with elderships, yet were contented to uphold opposition against bishops, not without greater hurt to the course of their whole proceedings. Richard Hooker.

   6. To keep from being lost.

   Faulconbridge,
   In spite of spite, alone upholds the day. William Shakespeare.

   7. To continue without failing.

   A deaf person, by observing the motions of another man’s mouth, knows what he says, and upholds a current communication of discourse with him. William Holder.

   8. To continue in being.

   As Nebuchodnosor liveth, who hath sent thee for the upholding of every living thing. Judith xi. 7.

   A due proportion is held betwixt the parts, as well in the natural body of man, as the body politick of the state, for the upholding of the whole. George Hakewill.

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1. uphold

   Uphold is a verb which means to support, maintain or defend a principle, law or custom. It often involves preserving traditions, values, justice or rights, and sometimes implies adhering to them even if they are challenged or under threat. Uphold can also mean to confirm or ratify a decision in a legal context.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Upholdverb

   to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate

2. Upholdverb

   to keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain

3. Upholdverb

   to aid by approval or encouragement; to countenance; as, to uphold a person in wrongdoing

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Uphold

   up-hōld′, v.t. to hold up: to sustain: to countenance: to defend: to continue without failing.—n. Uphōl′der.—v.t. Uphōl′ster, to furnish furniture with stuffing, springs, &c., to provide with curtains, &c.—ns. Uphōl′sterer, one who supplies or who sells furniture, beds, curtains, &c.; Uphōl′stery, furniture, &c., supplied by upholsterers.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. UPHOLD

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Uphold is ranked #30946 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Uphold surname appeared 751 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Uphold.
   
   97.3% or 731 total occurrences were White.
   1.2% or 9 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1% or 8 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Defend

Anagrams for Uphold »

1. hold up

2. hold-up

3. holdup

How to pronounce Uphold?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Uphold in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Uphold in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Uphold in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Uphold in a Sentence

1. Lee Zeldin:

   United States naturalization is a privilege not United States naturalization, and those who have had this privilege bestowed upon them must respect and uphold the laws of our land.

2. Devontae Torriente:

   The fact of the matter is, trigger warnings are necessary in order to make our academic spaces accessible to all students, especially those who have experienced trauma, in doing so, we uphold AU’s commitment to academic freedom and allow all students to participate in the exchange of ideas and discussion.

3. Bill Cosby:

   Let me say this, i only expect the black media to uphold the standards of excellence in journalism and when you do that you have to go in with a neutral mind.

4. Al Bello/Getty Images:

   We see you, value you and accept you. My role ; however, is also to stand up here, having asked our world governing body, FINA, to investigate, deliberate and uphold the cornerstone of fairness in elite women’s competition, and it pains me that this part of my role, may injure, infuriate and potentially alienate people from an already-marginalized trans community.

5. Viraf Mehta:

   As far as The BPP is concerned, this is the law of the land, whatever my personal beliefs are, I have a duty to uphold the trust deed which is bound by this.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Uphold
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Uphold
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Uphold
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Uphold
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Uphold
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html