uphold

verbB1 · Intermediate

Keep or support a rule or idea.

Meaning of «uphold»

verb

keep or support a rule or idea

The judges must uphold the law fairly.

Translation

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«uphold» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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TR Türkçe

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UZ O‘zbek

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The difference between similar words

to keep an idea or decision strong

supportthe everyday word: agree with and help an ideaMost people support the new law.

defendspeak or act to protect an idea from attackShe defended her decision in front of the class.

upholdformalkeep a law, rule or decision in forceThe judges must uphold the law.

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