noun
Uncommon
upholding
Upholding (noun) means the act of supporting or maintaining something. Example: “The upholding of these traditions matters to the community.”
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The act of supporting or maintaining something.
"The upholding of these traditions matters to the community."
How to use upholding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of keeping something supported or in force.
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What does “upholding” mean?
The word “upholding” means the act of supporting or maintaining something. In plain terms, the ongoing act of keeping something supported or in force.
How do you use “upholding” in a sentence?
Here is “upholding” used in a sentence: “The upholding of these traditions matters to the community.”
What part of speech is “upholding”?
“Upholding” is a noun.
Is “upholding” a common word?
“Upholding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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