uphold

/ p'hould/
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uphold

The appellate court upholds the verdict.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To support or maintain, especially against opposition: To defend or keep a principle, law, decision, or belief from being weakened or rejected.
    • To keep or preserve in an existing state: To cause something to continue or last without alteration.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The Supreme Court voted to uphold the lower court's ruling.
    • It is the duty of every citizen to uphold the law.
    • She has always upheld the highest standards of professional ethics.
    • The community works to uphold its long-standing traditions.
Advanced Usage
  • "to uphold a decision/verdict": To officially agree that a previous decision, especially a legal one, is correct and valid.
    • The judge decided to uphold the original decision.
  • "to uphold a principle/ideal": To actively support and defend a fundamental belief or standard of behavior.
    • He was respected for upholding the principle of free speech.
Variants and Related Words
  • Upholder (noun): A person or thing that upholds or defends something.
    • She was a staunch upholder of justice.
Synonyms
  • Support: To agree with and encourage.
  • Defend: To protect from attack or criticism.
  • Maintain: To cause something to continue.
  • Sustain: To strengthen or support physically or mentally.
  • Preserve: To keep something in its original state.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Uphold" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms
  • "To uphold the honor of...": To act in a way that maintains the good reputation of a person, family, or institution.
    • He felt a duty to uphold the honor of his family name.
  • "To uphold one's end of the bargain": To fulfill one's part of an agreement or promise.
    • We signed the contract, and I expect you to uphold your end of the bargain.
uphold

The appellate court upholds the verdict.

Verb
  1. support against an opponent
    • The appellate court upheld the verdict
  2. stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
  3. keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
    • preserve the peace in the family
    • continue the family tradition
    • Carry on the old traditions

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