regularly-upheld
|reg-u-lar-ly-up-held|
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/ˈrɛɡjələrli ʌpˈhɛld/
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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli ʌpˈhɛld/
(uphold)
support, maintain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uphold' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'uphæaldan,' where 'up' meant 'up' and 'healdan' meant 'to hold.'
Historical Evolution
'uphæaldan' transformed into the Middle English word 'upholden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'uphold.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold up or support,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consistently maintained or supported over time.
The tradition of the festival is regularly-upheld by the community.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 11:30