UPHOLD


Meaning of UPHOLD in English

v. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: SUPPORT 5, bolster, buoy (up), prop, sustain, underprop

Related Words: defend, justify, maintain, vindicate; aid, assist, help

Antonyms: contravene; subvert

2

Synonyms: SUPPORT 2, advocate, back, backstop, champion, side (with)

3

Synonyms: SUPPORT 4, bear up, bolster, brace, buttress, carry, prop, shore (up), sustain, upbear

4

Synonyms: LIFT 1, elevate, hoist, pick up, raise, rear, take up, uplift, upraise, uprear

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.