Main Entry: up·hold

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)əp-ˈhōld\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): up·held \-ˈheld\; up·hold·ing

Date: 13th century

1 a : to give support to b : to support against an opponent
2 a : to keep elevated b : to lift up

synonyms see support

— up·hold·er noun