Upholder

/ʌpˈhəʊldər/
noun

A person who supports or defends something or someone.

He is an upholder of free speech.
Visual representation of "upholder" - A person who supports or defends something or someone

Often appears as...

  • upholder of justice
  • upholder of truth
noun

A person that restores or repairs items, especially furniture.

The old chair was taken to the upholder for repairs.
Visual representation of "upholder" - A person that restores or repairs items, especially furniture

Often appears as...

  • upholder workshop
  • upholder services
noun

A person who supports or defends something or someone.

He is an upholder of free speech.
Visual representation of "upholder" - A person who supports or defends something or someone

Often appears as...

  • upholder of justice
  • upholder of truth
noun

A person that restores or repairs items, especially furniture.

The old chair was taken to the upholder for repairs.
Visual representation of "upholder" - A person that restores or repairs items, especially furniture

Often appears as...

  • upholder workshop
  • upholder services
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Positive Connotation

Using 'upholder' positively shows strong support or advocacy for a cause or belief.

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She was known as the upholder of human rights.
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Moral Implication

'Upholder' often implies a moral stance or commitment to ethical principles.

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He became an upholder of the community’s unwritten ethical code.
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Serious Tone

'Upholder' is used seriously and respectfully, fitting more formal contexts.

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The judge is an upholder of the law, ensuring justice prevails.
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Positive Connotation

Using 'upholder' positively shows strong support or advocacy for a cause or belief.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She was known as the upholder of human rights.
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Moral Implication

'Upholder' often implies a moral stance or commitment to ethical principles.

Illustration for Moral Implication
He became an upholder of the community’s unwritten ethical code.
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Serious Tone

'Upholder' is used seriously and respectfully, fitting more formal contexts.

Illustration for Serious Tone
The judge is an upholder of the law, ensuring justice prevails.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

Using 'upholder' positively shows strong support or advocacy for a cause or belief.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She was known as the upholder of human rights.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Moral Implication

'Upholder' often implies a moral stance or commitment to ethical principles.

Illustration for Moral Implication
He became an upholder of the community’s unwritten ethical code.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Serious Tone

'Upholder' is used seriously and respectfully, fitting more formal contexts.

Illustration for Serious Tone
The judge is an upholder of the law, ensuring justice prevails.
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Chinese Politician

China will always remain the builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and upholder of international order.
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Xi Jinping

Chinese Politician

China will always remain the builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and upholder of international order.
Portrait of Xi Jinping
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