(a) To hold (sb. or sth.) up, support physically; also, lift (sb. or sth., one’s hands), raise; also in fig. context;—also without obj. [last quot.]; (b) ?of a person: to hold up or out his or her hands to receive something; ?of money or gifts: continue, last; (c) to remain standing, stay upright.

(a) To provide sustenance or support [quot. a1333]; give material or moral sustenance or support to (sb. or sth., oneself, an animal), sustain, support; also, preserve (sth.); ~ quer, attend to the duties of the choir; ~ thin lif, feed yourself; (b) to support the ongoing cost of (a bridge, votive candle, etc.), maintain; ppl. upholden, paid for (by sb.), maintained; (c) to fulfil (an intention, a prophecy), realize; (d) to endure, hold out; also, endure (sth.), withstand.

To suppose (sth. has happened), ?warrant.

?To place hope (in God’s word); also, ?wait for (sth., God), await;—transl. of L sustinēre.