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uphold

/ˌʌpˈhold/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
  2. To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
  3. To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bear on(English)maintain(English)carry on(English)continue(English)preserve(English)stand(English)promote(English)support(English)constitutionality(English)democracy(English)haiti(English)dignity(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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