<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.</li><li>to keep up or keep from sinking; support: Stout columns upheld the building's heavy roof.</li><li>Her faith upheld her in that time of sadness.</li><li>to lift upward; raise: The pilgrims upheld their eyes and thanked heaven for their safe journey.</li><li>British: to upholster.</li><li>to maintain in good condition; take care of.</li></ul>