Word: uphold
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: up
hold
Definition: To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
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 maintain or keep to a position or state.