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Meaning of hold up as | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To purport that (someone) is an example of (something, usually positive).

Examples

“Judge Gilligan has been held up as a shining example of judicial restraint.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

hold up one's end hold up to hold water hold with hold with the hare and run with the hounds holdback