Word: uphold
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: up
hold
Definition: To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
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 grasp or grip.