upheld

[ uhp-held ]

/ ʌpˈhɛld /

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verb

simple past tense and past participle of uphold.

Words nearby upheld

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Definition for upheld (2 of 2)

uphold

[ uhp-hohld ]

/ ʌpˈhoʊld /

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 of uphold

First recorded in 1175–1225, uphold is from the Middle English word up holden. See up-, hold¹

OTHER WORDS FROM uphold

up·hold·er, noun

synonym study for uphold

1. See support.

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British Dictionary definitions for upheld (1 of 2)

upheld

/ (ʌpˈhɛld) /

verb

the past tense and past participle of uphold

British Dictionary definitions for upheld (2 of 2)

uphold

/ (ʌpˈhəʊld) /

verb -holds, -holding or -held (tr)

to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge

to give moral support or inspiration to

rare to support physically

to lift up

Derived forms of uphold

upholder, noun

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Definition for upheld (2 of 2)

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

Origin of uphold

OTHER WORDS FROM uphold

synonym study for uphold

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British Dictionary definitions for upheld (1 of 2)

verb

British Dictionary definitions for upheld (2 of 2)

verb -holds, -holding or -held (tr)

Derived forms of uphold