- to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
- 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.
- to lift upward; raise: The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.
- British.
- to upholster.
- to maintain in good condition; take care of.
- to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge
- to give moral support or inspiration to
- to support physically
- to lift up
