# upheld

Pronunciation: US say "up-HELD" /ʌpˈhɛld/; UK

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of uphold. — simple past and past participle of uphold
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of uphold. Use this form for something that was supported or kept in place earlier.
   - _The appeals court upheld the lower court's ruling last month._
   - _Her objection was upheld after a brief argument from counsel._

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