Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
upheld
verb
/ʌpˈhɛld/
Definition
To maintain or support something, especially a decision or principle.
Examples
- The court upheld the original decision.
- She upheld her promise to help him.
- They upheld the importance of honesty in their community.
Meaning
When something is upheld, it means that it has been confirmed or sustained, often in a legal or moral context.
Synonyms
- Maintained
- Supported
- Confirmed
- Validated
- Sustained
