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   Up·hold

   /ˌəpˈhōld/

   

   verb

   • 1. confirm or support (something which has been questioned): "the court upheld his claim for damages" Similar confirmendorsesustainvalidateratifyverifyvindicatejustifyapprovesupportgive one's support tobe supportive ofbackback upgive one's backing tostand bychampiondefendcome to the defense ofstick up forOpposite overturnoppose
   • ▪ maintain (a custom or practice): "many furniture makers uphold the tradition of fine design" Similar maintainsustaincontinuepreserveprotectkeephold tokeep alivekeep goingstrengthennurtureOpposite abandon

   Derivatives

   • 1. upholder noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • U

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   • P

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   • H

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   • O

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   • L

     1

   • D

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