How Do You Spell UPHOLD?

Pronunciation: [ʌphˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

The word "uphold" /ʌpˈhoʊld/ is spelled with a consonant 'h' between the two vowels 'o' and 'l' to indicate that the 'o' is pronounced as a short vowel sound. The 'd' at the end of the word is silent, which makes the 'l' before it the final sound of the word. "Uphold" means to support or maintain, often used in legal or moral contexts. Proper spelling is important in both written and spoken communication to ensure clarity and comprehension.

UPHOLD Meaning and Definition

  1. To uphold means to support, maintain, or defend a principle, belief, or idea, usually involving the preservation of moral, ethical, or legal standards. It denotes the act of standing up for and maintaining the authority, validity, or integrity of something. When one upholds a value or ideal, they endorse or affirm its importance, often through actions or statements.

    In the legal context, upholding refers to the act of confirming a decision, verdict, or ruling reached in a court of law, often by higher courts or appellate bodies. It involves affirming the validity and legality of the original judgment, and typically implies the rejection of any appeals or challenges presented against it.

    Furthermore, upholding can be applied to the act of physically supporting or carrying something, particularly when it is heavy or burdensome. In this sense, it conveys the idea of bearing the weight or pressure of an object to ensure its stability, preservation, or functionality.

    Overall, upholding represents an act of steadfastly standing by and safeguarding a principle, belief, ruling, or physical object. It encompasses the actions, decisions, or efforts made to maintain the authenticity, importance, or stability of the subject matter.

  2. To lift on high; to elevate; to support or keep from falling; to maintain; to continue without failing.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of UPHOLD

The word "uphold" originated from Old English. It can be broken down into two parts: "up" and "hold". "Up" refers to the vertical direction, and "hold" comes from the Old English word "healdan", meaning "to keep, to support". Therefore, "uphold" essentially means to support or sustain in an upright position.

Similar spelling words for UPHOLD

Conjugate verb Uphold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have upheld
you would have upheld
he/she/it would have upheld
we would have upheld
they would have upheld
I would have uphold
you would have uphold
he/she/it would have uphold
we would have uphold
they would have uphold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been upholding
you would have been upholding
he/she/it would have been upholding
we would have been upholding
they would have been upholding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would uphold
you would uphold
he/she/it would uphold
we would uphold
they would uphold

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be upholding
you would be upholding
he/she/it would be upholding
we would be upholding
they would be upholding

FUTURE

I will uphold
you will uphold
he/she/it will uphold
we will uphold
they will uphold

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be upholding
you will be upholding
he/she/it will be upholding
we will be upholding
they will be upholding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have upheld
you will have upheld
he/she/it will have upheld
we will have upheld
they will have upheld

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been upholding
you will have been upholding
he/she/it will have been upholding
we will have been upholding
they will have been upholding

IMPERATIVE

you uphold
we let´s uphold

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to uphold

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was upholding
you were upholding
he/she/it was upholding
we were upholding
they were upholding

PAST PARTICIPLE

upheld

PAST PERFECT

I had upheld
you had upheld
he/she/it had upheld
we had upheld
they had upheld

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been upholding
you had been upholding
he/she/it had been upholding
we had been upholding
they had been upholding

PRESENT

I uphold
you uphold
he/she/it upholds
we uphold
they uphold

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am upholding
you are upholding
he/she/it is upholding
we are upholding
they are upholding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

upholding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have upheld
you have upheld
he/she/it has upheld
we have upheld
they have upheld

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been upholding
you have been upholding
he/she/it has been upholding
we have been upholding
they have been upholding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it uphold

SIMPLE PAST

I upheld
you upheld
he/she/it upheld
we upheld
they upheld

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