upholding Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: AH0 P HH OW1 L D IH0 NG
What Does Upholding Mean?
As a verb, upholding means present participle and gerund of uphold. As a noun, it means The act by which something is upheld.
Upholding Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of uphold
Upholding as a Noun
- The act by which something is upheld.
Verb
- To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
- To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
- To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)
Synonyms of Upholding
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Upholding synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Upholding
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Upholding in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
upholding
upholding (plural upholdings)