uphold

/ˌʌpˈhəʊld/verb
Middle School
1

To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

2

To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling

3

To support by approval or encouragement; to vindicate; to confirm (something which has been questioned)

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing