Word: uphold
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: up
hold
Definition: To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)
Morphemes:
Affix: up-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to indicate higher position or direction, literally or figuratively.
Affix: hold
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To accept, as an opinion; to be the adherent of, openly or privately; to persist in, as a purpose; to maintain; to sustain.