Uphold Definition & Meaning
uphold
- verb
- 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"
- stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
- support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
"Uphold" in song lyrics
See how uphold is used in real songs:
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"For it is the truth that i must uphold"
Aceyalone — I Can't Complain -
"I go nutty for his word to be told, to uphold"
Cilvaringz f/ Roger Peterson — Deaf, Dumb & Blind -
"Still mellow is the trait I choose to uphold"
Kurious — Jorge of the Projects
Words that rhyme with uphold
Usage tips for "uphold"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does uphold mean?
- 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" stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
- What part of speech is uphold?
- Uphold is a verb.
- How many definitions does uphold have?
- Uphold has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).