Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with uphold in American Collocation
uphold
verb
transitive
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ʌpˈhoʊld/
a decision, especially a legal one
appeal
authority
ban
conviction
decision
finding
order
policy
ruling
This Committee upheld the decision of the LSC.
a right
freedom
interest
right
Laws have been revised to uphold press freedom.
a complaint
complaint
objection
The Federal Radio Commission (FRC) upheld the objection.
a belief
belief
claim
ideal
position
principle
values
view
They promoted themselves as a party upholding Christian values.
a standard
dignity
integrity
justice
reputation
standard
truth
It upholds standards and maintains our commitment to the very best of public service broadcasting.
a rule or law
law
rule
The University is committed to upholding the law relating to racial equality.
a tradition
tradition
He admired artists who upheld the classical traditions of painting.