Conjugation

Uphold

maintenir, défendre

Irregular verb.

  • Like hold

    This verb conjugates like hold: upheld, upheld.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't uphold, he doesn't uphold.

    1. I / you / we / they uphold
    2. he / she / it upholds

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am upholding
    2. you / we / they are upholding
    3. he / she / it is upholding

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't uphold.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they upheld

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to uphold
    2. you / we / they are going to uphold
    3. he / she / it is going to uphold

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't uphold.

    1. (you) uphold
    2. let's uphold