verb🔗ShareTo hold up; to lift on high; to elevate."The athlete was upholding the trophy after winning the championship. "actiongovernmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)"The teacher is upholding the school's policy against using cell phones in class, even though some students disagree with it. "governmentpoliticslawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act by which something is upheld."The upholding of classroom rules is important for maintaining a positive learning environment. "actionlawgovernmentpoliticsrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
