Found 3 items, similar to Uphold.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: uphold
menegakkan, menopang
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: uphold
uphold
v 1: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or
last;
“preserve the peace in the family”;
“continue the
family tradition”;
“Carry on the old traditions” [syn:
continue,
carry on,
bear on,
preserve] [ant:
discontinue]
2: stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
3: support against an opponent;
“The appellate court upheld the
verdict” [syn:
maintain]
[also:
upheld]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Uphold
Uphold
\Up*hold"\, v. t.
1. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
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The mournful train with groans, and hands upheld.
Besought his pity. --Dryden.
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2. To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from
falling; to maintain.
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Honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. --Prov.
xxix 3.
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Faulconbridge,
In spite of spite, alone upholds the day. --Shak.
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3. To aid by approval or encouragement; to countenance; as,
to uphold a person in wrongdoing.
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