fend for vs uphold
uphold vs fend forfend for and uphold both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fend for | No | No | Yes | No |
| uphold | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
uphold is a hyponym of
fend for; that is, uphold is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
fend for:
- fend for: argue or speak in defense of
- uphold: stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
Other hyponyms of fend for include
apologise, apologize, excuse, rationalise, rationalize, take sides with, take someone's side, stand up, stick up.
| fend for (verb) | uphold (verb) |
|---|---|
| argue or speak in defense of | stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals |
| support against an opponent | |
| keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last |
© WordCmp.com 2024,
CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.