uphold
verb (used with object)
to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism.
upholds
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present tense formof uphold (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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If the company upholds its decision, he should then file a complaint with his state’s insurance department and/or consult an attorney who specializes in property-insurance disputes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Ramstetter upholds the Finnish model in which students typically get 15 minutes of recess multiple times a day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The ruling essentially upholds similar bans enacted in 25 other states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Plaid Cymru said it "wants a fair, rules-based system of controlled migration that works for Wales, meets the needs of our communities, reflects Wales' unique challenges, and that upholds our values".
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
“Vegetables are good for you; your mother says so too. Have some more,” she insists, until Father intervenes and upholds my right to refuse a dish I don’t like.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
