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Definitions for Upholding
[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 Upholding
upholdvindicate, confirm, defend, advocate, encourage, endorse, promote, justify, bolster, champion, raise, buttress, hoist, brace, assist, countenance, back, upraise, prop, elevate
Words nearby Upholding
upholdupham, upheaval, upheave, upheld, uphill, uphold, upholster, upholsterer, upholstery, uphroe, upi
Origin of Upholding
First recorded in 1175–1225, uphold is from the Middle English word up holden. See up-, hold1
Other words from Upholding
up·hold·er , noun
Synonyms for Upholding
advocate, confirm, defend, encourage, endorse, hold to, justify, promote, side with, stand by, vindicate, aid, assist, back, bolster, boost, brace, buttress, carry, champion, countenance, elevate, help, hoist, prop, raise, rear, second, sustain, uplift, upraise, back up, buoy up, hold up one's end, pick up, shore up, stick by, stick up for, take up, upbear, uprear