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Upheld

Verb / ʌˈpheld / Another word for upheld — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to support or maintain something, especially a belief or principle

Synonyms & similar words

continue preserve maintain carryon uphold discontinue bearon maintain support defend sustain endorse approve back confirm justify validate verify corroborate authenticate bolster prop reinforce strengthen uplift advocate champion

Synonyms by register

Formal

supported maintained sustained affirmed

Informal

backed kept agreed with

Literary

championed advocated defended

Antonyms

rejected denied overturned discredited violated negated condemned

Common collocations

  • upheld the law
  • upheld the ruling
  • upheld the decision
  • upheld the conviction
  • upheld the appeal
  • upheld the verdict
  • upheld the standard

Word family

noun upholder
verb uphold
adjective upheld

Usage note

Often used in legal or official contexts to describe a decision or principle that has been officially supported or maintained. It implies a formal endorsement or confirmation.

Example sentences

  1. The judge upheld the law.
  2. He always upheld his family's traditions.
  3. She upheld her beliefs even when others disagreed.
  4. The team upheld their reputation by winning the championship.
  5. The teacher upheld the school's policy on punctuality.

Quotes

  • 'The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on.' - Bear Grylls
  • 'We must uphold the law, not tear it down.' - Ronald Reagan
  • 'The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.' - Mahatma Gandhi

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