How Do You Spell UPHOLD?

Pronunciation: [ʌphˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

The word "uphold" /ʌpˈhoʊld/ is spelled with a consonant 'h' between the two vowels 'o' and 'l' to indicate that the 'o' is pronounced as a short vowel sound. The 'd' at the end of the word is silent, which makes the 'l' before it the final sound of the word. "Uphold" means to support or maintain, often used in legal or moral contexts. Proper spelling is important in both written and spoken communication to ensure clarity and comprehension.

UPHOLD Meaning and Definition

1. To uphold means to support, maintain, or defend a principle, belief, or idea, usually involving the preservation of moral, ethical, or legal standards. It denotes the act of standing up for and maintaining the authority, validity, or integrity of something. When one upholds a value or ideal, they endorse or affirm its importance, often through actions or statements.

   In the legal context, upholding refers to the act of confirming a decision, verdict, or ruling reached in a court of law, often by higher courts or appellate bodies. It involves affirming the validity and legality of the original judgment, and typically implies the rejection of any appeals or challenges presented against it.

   Furthermore, upholding can be applied to the act of physically supporting or carrying something, particularly when it is heavy or burdensome. In this sense, it conveys the idea of bearing the weight or pressure of an object to ensure its stability, preservation, or functionality.

   Overall, upholding represents an act of steadfastly standing by and safeguarding a principle, belief, ruling, or physical object. It encompasses the actions, decisions, or efforts made to maintain the authenticity, importance, or stability of the subject matter.

2. To lift on high; to elevate; to support or keep from falling; to maintain; to continue without failing.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for UPHOLD *

• unhold 50%
• uhold 50%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for UPHOLD

• uploed
• uphead
• upsold
• uploud
• uphelp
• upholded
• uphled
• uphil
• uplod
• ehold
• upheald
• uphole
• upolad
• uplord
• uphild
• uphols
• uphoild
• upholed
• ephodd
• unhild
• uphlow
• uprol
• uphoev
• Fohold
• uphauld
• Uhhhohd
• uphoald
• uphaold
• upahove
• upholad
• uphildd
• uphsed
• Uprolld
• Unhould
• Uphoff
• uphode
• UPHAL
• Uphourd
• Upphald
• uphoole
• uphoile

Etymology of UPHOLD

The word "uphold" originated from Old English. It can be broken down into two parts: "up" and "hold". "Up" refers to the vertical direction, and "hold" comes from the Old English word "healdan", meaning "to keep, to support". Therefore, "uphold" essentially means to support or sustain in an upright position.

Similar spelling words for UPHOLD

• upfield,
• upload,
• upholder.

Conjugate verb Uphold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have upheld

you would have upheld

he/she/it would have upheld

we would have upheld

they would have upheld

I would have uphold

you would have uphold

he/she/it would have uphold

we would have uphold

they would have uphold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been upholding

you would have been upholding

he/she/it would have been upholding

we would have been upholding

they would have been upholding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would uphold

you would uphold

he/she/it would uphold

we would uphold

they would uphold

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be upholding

you would be upholding

he/she/it would be upholding

we would be upholding

they would be upholding

FUTURE

I will uphold

you will uphold

he/she/it will uphold

we will uphold

they will uphold

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be upholding

you will be upholding

he/she/it will be upholding

we will be upholding

they will be upholding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have upheld

you will have upheld

he/she/it will have upheld

we will have upheld

they will have upheld

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been upholding

you will have been upholding

he/she/it will have been upholding

we will have been upholding

they will have been upholding

IMPERATIVE

you uphold

we let´s uphold

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to uphold

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was upholding

you were upholding

he/she/it was upholding

we were upholding

they were upholding

PAST PARTICIPLE

upheld

PAST PERFECT

I had upheld

you had upheld

he/she/it had upheld

we had upheld

they had upheld

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been upholding

you had been upholding

he/she/it had been upholding

we had been upholding

they had been upholding

PRESENT

I uphold

you uphold

he/she/it upholds

we uphold

they uphold

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am upholding

you are upholding

he/she/it is upholding

we are upholding

they are upholding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

upholding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have upheld

you have upheld

he/she/it has upheld

we have upheld

they have upheld

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been upholding

you have been upholding

he/she/it has been upholding

we have been upholding

they have been upholding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it uphold

SIMPLE PAST

I upheld

you upheld

he/she/it upheld

we upheld

they upheld