Meaning of the word upheld in English
What does upheld mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
upheld
US /ʌpˈhɛld/
UK /ʌpˈhɛld/
Verb
(past tense and past participle of uphold) to maintain or affirm (a custom, principle, or law)
Example:
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The court upheld the previous ruling.
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They upheld the tradition of welcoming newcomers.