/ Dictionary / Index U uphold: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: up•hold Pronunciation: (up-hōld'), [key] — -held, -hold•ing. 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. to upholster. to maintain in good condition; take care of. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: uphold (Thesaurus) uphill upholster Related Content Daily Word Quiz: tactful Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language