# upholds

Pronunciation: say "up-HOHLDZ" US /ˌʌpˈhoʊldz/, UK /ˌʌpˈhəʊldz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of uphold. — third-person singular simple present indicative of uphold
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of uphold. Use it after he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _The committee upholds strict standards for every grant application._
   - _A good referee upholds the spirit of the game, not just its letter._

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