uphold /ʌp'hәuld/

Meaning

English definition

• (v.) stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
• (v.) support against an opponent

Chinese translation

• vt. 支撑, 赞成, 鼓励, 举起, 坚持
• [法] 确认, 赞成, 支持

Word details

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

/ʌp'hәuld/

Syllables

2

Exam levels

CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · TOEFL · IELTS · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 3.52 · Super Super Rare

Word forms

upholding, upholds, upheld

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