This page shows Uphold in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like maintain or confirm. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.

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Uphold in a sentence

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Uphold meaning

  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 vindicate; to confirm (something which has been questioned)

Synonyms of Uphold

maintain confirm fend for support defend discontinue hold keep preserve bear on carry on continue reassert

Example sentences (20)

A democratic system benefits from a clear separation of military and civilian roles to uphold the balance of power.

Many businesses do not have the means to uphold this tax, creating additional hardships to the ones they are facing.

He stressed the need for legal practitioners to maintain the ethics of the profession and uphold the rule of law.

Nobody should perpetrate violence in the name of politics, hence we should all uphold the sanctity of human life.

So as leaders and members of Parliament, we are expected to uphold the dignity and decorum of the House,” Dlakude said.

He called on them to uphold the values of patriotism and commit themselves to supporting people who need help.

As a Loyola alumnus, you have a special responsibility to uphold our Jesuit values in spirit and in practice.

The chief minister underscored the need to comprehend and uphold the intrinsic worth and honour of a nation that is free.

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Beath showed the Wanderers man a straight red, then reviewed the decision on VAR before opting to uphold his own decision.

His daughter, Neshama, herself a musician, has with how to uphold her father’s musical and spiritual legacy.

He also promised to uphold Title IX protections for women in academics and keep men out of women’s sports.

Any organization or leader claiming to uphold truth and reconciliation must denounce any “infringements,” the statement adds.

These were Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s words in her deciding vote to uphold affirmative action in 2003.

Establishing the National Electoral Offences Commission is a testament to our collective resolve to uphold electoral integrity.

Individuals must recognize and uphold the sanctity of religious spaces, as these places hold deep significance for many people.

A key part of the coronation ceremony will be King Charles III’s oath to uphold the Protestant faith.

Therefore, they still uphold an unrealistic standard of what it looks like to be a pregnant person.

Uzodinma also promised to uphold the manifesto of ‘Renewed Hope’ promised to the people of Nigeria.

In many cases, the Supreme Court would uphold the establishment clause and knock down such laws.

He wanted the victims to be heard and, to uphold justice, he believed that a symbol was needed.

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Common combinations with uphold

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • to uphold 127×
  • uphold the 90×
  • and uphold 24×
  • would uphold
  • uphold their
  • uphold its
  • uphold and
  • uphold his
  • must uphold
  • will uphold

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "uphold" in a sentence?
An example: "A democratic system benefits from a clear separation of military and civilian roles to uphold the balance of power." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "uphold" from real English texts.
What does "uphold" mean?
Uphold means: To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
What are synonyms of "uphold"?
Common synonyms of "uphold" include: maintain, confirm, fend for, support, defend, discontinue, hold, keep. Plus 5 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "uphold" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "uphold", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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