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Definitions for Upheld
[1] simple past tense and past participle of uphold.
[2] to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
[3] 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.
[4] to lift upward; raise: The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.
[5] British . to upholster. to maintain in good condition; take care of.
[6] the past tense and past participle of uphold
[7] to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
[8] to give moral support or inspiration to
[9] rare to support physically
[10] to lift up
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Words nearby Upheld
upgrade, upgrowth, upham, upheaval, upheave, upheld, uphill, uphold, upholster, upholsterer, upholstery
Origin of Upheld
oldFirst recorded in 1175–1225, uphold is from the Middle English word up holden. See up-, hold1
Other words from Upheld
up·hold·er , noun