uphold

One entry found for uphold.

Main Entry: up·hold
Pronunciation: (")&p-'hOld
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): up·held /-'held/; -hold·ing
1 a : to give support to b : to support against an opponent
2 a : to keep elevated b : to lift up
synonym see SUPPORT
- up·hold·er noun