Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Uphold

• (v. t.) To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
• (v. t.) To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain.
• (v. t.) To aid by approval or encouragement; to countenance; as, to uphold a person in wrongdoing.

Synonyms of Uphold

• Continue
• Carry On
• Bear On
• Preserve
• Maintain

Antonyms of Uphold

• Discontinue

Homophones of Uphold