[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism:He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.", "to keep up or keep from sinking; support :Stout columns upheld the building's heavy roof. Her faith upheld her in that time of sadness.", "to lift upward; raise :The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.", "British.to upholster.to maintain in good condition; take care of.", "to upholster.", "to maintain in good condition; take care of."]}]