Uphold meaning

What does “uphold” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“uphold” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last.

uphold

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
“preserve the peace in the family”
“continue the family tradition”
Synonymscontinue carry on bear on preserve
stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
support against an opponent
“The appellate court upheld the verdict”
Synonymsmaintain

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University