Uphold

Pronunciation: /ʌpˈhoʊld/

Definitions of uphold

verb to support or maintain, especially in a legal or moral sense

Example Sentences

A1 She upholds the rules of the game by always playing fair.

A2 It is important to uphold traditions in our culture.

B1 The judge upheld the decision of the lower court.

B2 As a leader, it is crucial to uphold the values of honesty and integrity.

C1 The company has a reputation for upholding high ethical standards.

C2 It is the duty of every citizen to uphold the laws of the land.

Examples of uphold in a Sentence

formal It is the duty of the judge to uphold the law and ensure justice is served.

informal I always try to uphold my responsibilities as a good citizen.

slang We gotta uphold our end of the bargain if we want to keep the deal going.

figurative The pillars of society uphold the values that hold our community together.

Grammatical Forms of uphold

• past tense: upheld
• plural: upholds
• comparative: more upheld
• superlative: most upheld
• present tense: upholds
• future tense: will uphold
• perfect tense: has upheld
• continuous tense: is upholding
• singular: upholds
• positive degree: uphold
• infinitive: to uphold
• gerund: upholding
• participle: upheld

Origin and Evolution of uphold

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'uphold' originated from the Old English word 'uphealdan', which is a combination of 'up' meaning 'upwards' and 'healdan' meaning 'to hold'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uphold' has retained its original meaning of supporting or maintaining something, but it has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe standing by a principle or belief.