Upholds

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  • v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of uphold.
  • Word Usage
    "Her family was made noble; on their shield, between two lilies, a sword upholds the crown."
    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   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Nolde    ahold    behold    bold    bowled