Upheld
verb
1.
simple past tense and past participle of uphold.
verb (used with object), upheld, upholding.
1.
to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism:
He fought the duel to uphold his family’s honor.
2.
to keep up or keep from sinking; support:
Stout columns upheld the building’s heavy roof. Her faith upheld her in that time of sadness.
3.
to lift upward; raise:
The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.
4.
British.
to upholster.
to maintain in good condition; take care of.
verb
1.
the past tense and past participle of uphold
verb (transitive) -holds, -holding, -held
1.
to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
2.
to give moral support or inspiration to
3.
(rare) to support physically
4.
to lift up
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