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uphold

verb

To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
D
Contains
PH
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˌʌpˈhold/

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

  2. To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling

  3. To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)

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