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- [uhp-held]
- /ʌpˈhɛld/
- /ʌpˈhəʊld/
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- [uhp-held]
- /ʌpˈhɛld/
Definitions of upheld word
- verb upheld simple past tense and past participle of uphold. 1
- verb with object upheld to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor. 1
- verb with object upheld 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. 1
- verb with object upheld to lift upward; raise: The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey. 1
- verb with object upheld British. to upholster. to maintain in good condition; take care of. 1
- noun upheld Upheld is the past tense and past participle of uphold. 0
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Origin of upheld
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, uphold is from the Middle English word up holden. See up-, hold1
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Parts of speech for Upheld
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preposition
conjunction
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upheld popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for upheld
adj upheld
- backed — having a back or backing
verb upheld
- cooperated — to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
- cosigned — Simple past tense and past participle of cosign.
- countenanced — appearance, especially the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance.
- fought — simple past tense and past participle of fight.
- goosed — any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.
adjective upheld
- endorsed — Declare one's public approval or support of.
- established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- maintained — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
Antonyms for upheld
general upheld
- abolished — Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
verb upheld
- annulled — (especially of laws or other established rules, usages, etc.) to make void or null; abolish; cancel; invalidate: to annul a marriage.
- assailed — Simple past tense and past participle of assail.
- badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
- bammed — Simple past tense and past participle of bam.
- canceled — to make void; revoke; annul: to cancel a reservation.
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