Canadian English Meaning of uphold

uphold

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Definitions and Meaning of uphold in English

Wordnet

uphold (v)

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

support against an opponent

Webster

uphold (v. t.)

To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain.

To aid by approval or encouragement; to countenance; as, to uphold a person in wrongdoing.

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keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last, stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals, support against an opponentTo ho

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abandon,forsake,retract,reverse,take back,withdraw,abjure,disprove,rebut,recant

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