When you uphold something, you stick up for or support it. Police officers are paid to uphold the law, and crazy Elvis fans uphold their belief that he's still alive out there somewhere.
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Usage Examples
The only force that can overcome an idea and a faith is another and better idea and faith, positively and fearlessly upheld.
America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.
If the law is upheld only by government officials, then all law is at an end.
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Other Usage ExamplesEvery society in the history of man has upheld the institution of marriage as a bond between a man and a woman. Why? Because society is based on one thing: that society is based on the future of the society. And that's what? Children. Monogamous relationships.
President Bush has a record of cutting taxes, has provided a prescription drug benefit for seniors, has upheld the Second Amendment and remains committed to stopping liberal activists judges who are redefining marriage.
A federal judge did as he was supposed to do and upheld the Constitution. We should be thankful that we have judiciary that will do that.