uphold To uphold something is to support it, enforce it, or honor it. This verb is often used when talking about the law and agreements. | simple | past | past participle |
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uphold | upheld | upheld |
- Police officers uphold the law.
- If laws are not upheld, criminals will feel free to commit crimes. (This sentence is in the passive voice. It’s a complex sentence.)
- Laws are upheld in a court of law presided over by a judge or a group of judges.
- A country’s military upholds the defense of its people.
- If you enter into an agreement with someone, you’re expected to uphold your side of the deal.
- People who don’t uphold their side of a deal may be in breach of a contract.
- I entered into an agreement with someone, and I upheld my side of the bargain.
- Are you willing to uphold your side of an agreement?
A judge upholds the law. Note: The words "bargain," "agreement," and "deal" have similar meanings in the sentences above. Click here to learn more vocabulary. Date of publication: January 25, 2017 | 