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 opponent2 a: to keep elevated b: to lift up

synonyms see support

— up·hold·er noun