uphold

Meanings

• Verb

  Maintain or support (a person, organization, or belief).

  - "The committee upheld the decision made by the board."
  - "Despite the criticism, the company upheld its stance."
  - "The jury upheld the verdict of guilty."

• Verb

  Preserve or keep in existence.

  - "The museum aims to uphold the traditions of its culture."
  - "The government pledged to uphold the rule of law."
  - "The community came together to uphold their values."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uphold
hold , mold , bold , scold

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Variants

List of all variants of uphold that leads to same result
upheld , uphold , upholder , upholders , upholding , upholds , uphold the decision

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'upholdan' - to support, hold up.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'uphold' is related to the word 'holy' which originally meant 'whole' or 'unbroken'.

2. The term 'uphold' is also used in law to refer to the act of maintaining or enforcing a legal decision or principle.

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Related Concepts

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1. maintain: To keep in existence or in good condition.

2. support: To provide the necessary resources or encouragement for something or someone.

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Culture

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In literature, uphold is often used in the context of maintaining or preserving traditions, beliefs, or values. In art, uphold can refer to the act of supporting a canvas or other artwork. In music, uphold can be used to describe the role of a musician in keeping a rhythm or melody.

How to Memorize "uphold"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of holding something up or maintaining something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of maintaining or supporting something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uphold Values' to remember the meaning of the word.

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