Upholding

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  • v. Present participle of uphold.
    • Word Usage
    "I greatly appreciate your interest in upholding the honor of the US Navy SEAL"
    Verb Form
    upheld    upholding    upholds   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    support    fend for    defend   
    Variant
    upheld   
    Form
    rare    nonce    obsolete    word    qualifier   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    elevate    support    sustain    maintain    countenance    aid    defend   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Nolde    ahold    behold    bold    bowled    cajoled    cold    consoled    controlled    decontrolled   
     
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