Uphold (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Maintain

Hypernyms

• Reassert

Hyponyms

• Vindicate

Related Words

• Upholder (noun)

Meaning ²

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".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Continue
• Preserve
• Carry On
• Bear On

Hypernyms

• Keep
• Hold

Hyponyms

• Re-start
• Resume
• Mummify
• Perpetuate
• Persevere
• Hang On
• Hold On
• Keep Up
• Hang In
• Prolong

Related Words

• Upholder (noun)

Meaning ³

Stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

• Fend For
• Support