1. to support or maintain something, especially a principle, law, or decision
2. to confirm or validate a decision made by a lower court or authority
Usage: legal

Examples

• The Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s decision.
• We must uphold the principles of democracy.
• The company promised to uphold high safety standards.
• The appeal court upheld his conviction.
• She vowed to uphold the constitution.
• The referee upheld the controversial call.
• Parents should uphold family values.