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- [uhp-hohld]
- /ʌpˈhoʊld/
- /ʌpˈhəʊld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhp-hohld]
- /ʌpˈhoʊld/
Definitions of upholder word
- verb with object upholder to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor. 1
- verb with object upholder 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 upholder to lift upward; raise: The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey. 1
- verb with object upholder British. to upholster. to maintain in good condition; take care of. 1
- noun upholder advocate, supporter 1
- countable noun upholder An upholder of a particular tradition or system is someone who believes strongly in it and will support it when it is threatened. 0
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Origin of upholder
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 Upholder
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
upholder popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
upholder usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for upholder
noun upholder
- abider — to remain; continue; stay: Abide with me.
- acceptor — the person or organization on which a draft or bill of exchange is drawn after liability has been accepted, usually by signature
- apologist — An apologist is a person who writes or speaks in defence of a belief, a cause, or a person's life.
- believer — If you are a great believer in something, you think that it is good, right, or useful.
- campaigner — A campaigner is a person who campaigns for social or political change.
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