Meanings
To support or maintain in position.
کسی چیز کو جگہ پر سہارا دینا یا قائم رکھنا۔
حفاظت کرنا
Hifazat karna
Common Collocations
- uphold the law
- uphold one's rights
- uphold a decision
Example Sentences
The court decided to uphold the previous ruling.
عدالت نے پچھلے فیصلے کو برقرار رکھنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Adalat ne pichle faislay ko barqarar rakhne ka faisla kiya.
It's important to uphold the principles of justice.
انصاف کے اصولوں کا تحفظ کرنا اہم ہے۔
Insaaf ke usoolon ka tahafuz karna ahem hai.
We must uphold the values of our community.
ہمیں اپنی کمیونٹی کی اقدار کا تحفظ کرنا چاہئے۔
Humein apni community ki aqdar ka tahafuz karna chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'up' as lifting something to remember uphold.
Imagine lifting a heavy weight above your head to symbolize support.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں ہم نے جو قدم رکھا، اس کو قائم رکھا اللہ نے۔
Ishq mein hum ne jo qadam rakha, is ko qaim rakha Allah ne.
In love, the step we took, Allah upheld it.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنی بات کو قائم رکھیں۔
Apni baat ko qaim rakhain.
Stand firm on your words.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "upholdan" — to hold up
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'uphold' has its roots in Old English, which combines 'up' and 'hold', meaning to bear or maintain something in a raised position.