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Definitions for Upholder
[1] to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
[2] 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.
[3] to lift upward; raise: The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.
[4] British . to upholster. to maintain in good condition; take care of.
[5] to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
[6] to give moral support or inspiration to
[7] rare to support physically
[8] to lift up
Words related to Upholder
upholdpillar, backbone, bulwark, linchpin, devotee, sympathizer, backer, follower, zealot, defender, stalwart, supporter, enthusiast, exponent, patron, partisan, advocate, protector, adherent, disciple
Words nearby Upholder
upholdupham, upheaval, upheave, upheld, uphill, uphold, upholster, upholsterer, upholstery, uphroe, upi
Origin of Upholder
First recorded in 1175–1225, uphold is from the Middle English word up holden. See up-, hold1
Other words from Upholder
up·hold·er , noun
Synonyms for Upholder
backbone, bulwark, linchpin, pillar, anchor, brace, buttress, crutch, maintainer, prop, sinew, staff, standby, stay, strength, supporter, sustainer, good right arm, right-hand person