Uphold - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ʌpˈhəʊld|  American pronunciation of the word uphold
Brit.  |ʌpˈhəʊld|  British pronunciation of the word uphold
irregular verb:  p.t. — upheld  p.p. — upheld

verb

- keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last (syn: bear on, carry on, continue, preserve)
- stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
- support against an opponent (syn: maintain)

Extra examples

He took an oath to uphold the Constitution.

They have a responsibility to uphold the law.

The Court of Appeals upheld his conviction.

Beans and peas firmly uphold their value.

The conviction was upheld by the Court of Appeal.

The courts exist to uphold, interpret, and apply the law.

We are here to uphold the rule of law.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: uphold
he/she/it: upholds
present participle: upholding
past tense: upheld
past participle: upheld
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