uphold
Usage
What are other ways to say uphold?
To uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim.
Example Sentences
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"We hope that France and Germany, as major economies in the world, will uphold openness, cooperation and free trade," the commerce ministry said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
The prime minister said they were "working together" to uphold the principles of the peace deal for Northern Ireland.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Lee vowed that the inaugural plan would uphold Hong Kong's capitalist system.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Pfizer says its actions are an appropriate and measured response to uphold its contract.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The president swore to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States when he took office.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
If the company upholds its decision, he should then file a complaint with his state’s insurance department and/or consult an attorney who specializes in property-insurance disputes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Gilles Bouleau, the news anchor, repeatedly pressed her on what she will do if France’s high court upholds the appellate ruling and requires her to wear an electronic bracelet—an unprecedented scenario.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The ruling essentially upholds similar bans enacted in 25 other states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Plaid Cymru said it "wants a fair, rules-based system of controlled migration that works for Wales, meets the needs of our communities, reflects Wales' unique challenges, and that upholds our values".
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
We upholds the family’s honor, and we never speaks ill of them — though Professor Dumbledore told Dobby he does not insist upon this.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
"However, that must include the law being upheld and our legal rights being given effect."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
In 1998, the newly-established Parades Commission ruled that the Orange Order should not march down the road - a decision that was upheld for the past 28 years.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The decision was upheld late Wednesday by the electoral court.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The Pentagon decision upheld on Friday was based on public procurement regulations and now remains in effect.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
His judgment in the case completely upheld our claim that I had a right to campaign for my political beliefs even though they were opposed to the government, and he dismissed the Law Society’s application.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
The Walter family issued a press release that said it is upholding its philanthropic commitments and highlighted its funding to Academy Group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Lee offered no explanation of why he was upholding her sentence.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
A state appeals court decision upholding the marital status policy is being appealed to the state Supreme Court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
By upholding automatic birthright citizenship, the court prevented that outcome.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
It was the close of an era and the beginning of a brand-new one—and this updated force would be tasked with upholding a whole new federally dictated way of life called Prohibition.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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