Upholder

Pronunciation: /ʌpˈhoʊldər/

Definitions of upholder

noun a person who maintains or upholds something

Example Sentences

A1 An upholder of justice always follows the law.

A2 The upholder of the rules ensures that everyone plays fair.

B1 As an upholder of tradition, she kept the family customs alive.

B2 The upholder of human rights fought tirelessly for equality.

C1 The upholder of ethical standards set a high bar for the industry.

C2 She was known as a fearless upholder of truth and integrity.

Examples of upholder in a Sentence

formal The judge is seen as the upholder of justice in the courtroom.

informal My dad is the upholder of our family traditions.

slang She's the upholder of all things cool in our friend group.

figurative The lighthouse serves as the upholder of safety for ships at sea.

Grammatical Forms of upholder

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

Origin and Evolution of upholder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'upholder' originated from Middle English, likely derived from the combination of 'up' and 'holder'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'upholder' evolved to refer to someone who supports or defends a particular cause or belief, often in a legal or moral context.