Definition of uphold

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Uphold (v. t.) To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

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Feudalist :: Feudalist (n.) An upholder of feudalism.
Support :: Support (v. t.) To uphold by aid or countenance; to aid; to help; to back up; as, to support a friend or a party; to support the present administration..
Secessionist :: Secessionist (n.) One who upholds secession.
Fortifier :: Fortifier (n.) One who, or that which, fortifies, strengthens, supports, or upholds..
Support :: Support (v. t.) To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar supports a structure; an abutment supports an arch; the trunk of a tree supports the branches..
Monogamist :: Monogamist (n.) One who practices or upholds monogamy.
Support :: Support (n.) That which upholds, sustains, or keeps from falling, as a prop, a pillar, or a foundation of any kind..
Abet :: Abet (v. t.) To support, uphold, or aid; to maintain; -- in a good sense..
Poling :: Poling (n.) One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc..
Loyal :: Loyal (a.) Faithful to law; upholding the lawful authority; faithful and true to the lawful government; faithful to the prince or sovereign to whom one is subject; unswerving in allegiance.
Staff :: Staff (n.) A stick carried in the hand for support or defense by a person walking; hence, a support; that which props or upholds..
Maintain :: Maintain (v. t.) To hold or keep in any particular state or condition; to support; to sustain; to uphold; to keep up; not to suffer to fail or decline; as, to maintain a certain degree of heat in a furnace; to maintain a fence or a railroad; to maintain the digestive process or powers of the stomach; to maintain the fertility of soil; to maintain present reputation..
Sustain :: Sustain (v. t.) To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support; as, a foundation sustains the superstructure; a beast sustains a load; a rope sustains a weight..
Uphold :: Uphold (v. t.) To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain.
Avowance :: Avowance (n.) Upholding; defense; vindication.
Corruptionist :: Corruptionist (n.) One who corrupts, or who upholds corruption..
Underprop :: Underprop (v. t.) To prop from beneath; to put a prop under; to support; to uphold.
Prelatize :: Prelatize (v. i.) To uphold or encourage prelacy; to exercise prelatical functions.
Upholder :: Upholder (n.) A broker or auctioneer; a tradesman.
Uphold :: Uphold (v. t.) To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
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