How Do You Spell UPHELD?

Pronunciation: [ʌphˈɛld] (IPA)

The word "upheld" is spelled as /ʌpˈhɛld/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It consists of two syllables, with the primary stress on the second syllable. The "u" sound is pronounced as a short "uh" sound, while the "h" in the first syllable is silent. The combination of "ph" in the second syllable is pronounced as an "f" sound. The final "d" sound is pronounced as a voiced dental fricative. "Upheld" is the past tense of "uphold", which means to support or maintain.

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UPHELD Meaning and Definition

  1. Upheld is a verb that refers to the act of maintaining, supporting, or confirming something, such as a belief, decision, or principle. It is often used to describe the action of preserving or continuing a previous ruling, verdict, or judgment. When something is upheld, it means that it has been validated or sustained, typically by a higher authority or a court of law.

    In a legal context, upholding a decision means that an appellate judge or a higher court has reviewed and affirmed the initial judgment made by a lower court. This generally implies that the higher authority agrees with the legal reasoning and conclusions reached by the original court, preserving the decision's legal force and effect.

    In a broader sense, upholding can also refer to the act of maintaining or defending a belief, principle, or ideal. It involves supporting and confirming the validity or correctness of a particular viewpoint or position, often despite opposing arguments, challenges, or criticism.

    Overall, upholding involves the act of keeping something intact and ensuring its continuation or validity. It implies the confirmation or support of a previous action, decision, or belief, whether in legal, moral, or philosophical terms.

  2. • Sustained; supported.
    • Sustained; kept from falling.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of UPHELD

The word "upheld" comes from the combination of two distinct Old English terms: "up" and "healdan".

The term "up" has its roots in the Germanic language and was originally spelled as "upp" in Old English. It signifies the direction towards the sky or a higher position.

The second component, "healdan", also originates from Old English and means "to hold" or "to support". It is related to the German word "halten" and the Dutch word "houden".

When these two words were combined, "up" and "healdan", they formed "upheald" in Middle English, which eventually evolved into the modern spelling "upheld". The word "upheld" thus carries the idea of supporting or maintaining something in an elevated position.

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Conjugate verb Upheld

CONDITIONAL

I would upheld
you would upheld
he/she/it would upheld
we would upheld
they would upheld
I would uphold
we would uphold
you would uphold
he/she/it would uphold
they would uphold

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be upholding
you would be upholding
he/she/it would be upholding
we would be upholding
they would be upholding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have upheld
you would have upheld
he/she/it would have upheld
we would have upheld
they would have upheld

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been upholding
you would have been upholding
he/she/it would have been upholding
we would have been upholding
they would have been upholding

FUTURE

I will uphold
you will uphold
he/she/it will uphold
we will uphold
they will uphold

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be upholding
you will be upholding
he/she/it will be upholding
we will be upholding
they will be upholding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have upheld
you will have upheld
he/she/it will have upheld
we will have upheld
they will have upheld

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been upholding
you will have been upholding
he/she/it will have been upholding
we will have been upholding
they will have been upholding

IMPERATIVE

you uphold
we let´s uphold

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to uphold

PAST

I upheld
you upheld
he/she/it upheld
we upheld
they upheld

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was upholding
you were upholding
he/she/it was upholding
we were upholding
they were upholding

PAST PARTICIPLE

upheld

PAST PERFECT

I had upheld
you had upheld
he/she/it had upheld
we had upheld
they had upheld

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been upholding
you had been upholding
he/she/it had been upholding
we had been upholding
they had been upholding

PRESENT

I uphold
you uphold
he/she/it upholds
we uphold
they uphold

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am upholding
you are upholding
he/she/it is upholding
we are upholding
they are upholding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

upholding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have upheld
you have upheld
he/she/it has upheld
we have upheld
they have upheld

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been upholding
you have been upholding
he/she/it has been upholding
we have been upholding
they have been upholding

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