Hochhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hochhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "hold up", "keep up" or "uphold".

Essential properties of "hochhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: hochhalten
Simple past: hielt hoch
Participle: hochgehalten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hochhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hold something up"

Definition: "To hold something up, both physically and figuratively."
Translation(s): hold up, keep up, uphold
Synonym(s): erheben, aufrechterhalten
Antonym(s): senken, herablassen
Related word(s): halten, hoch

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versucht, die Traditionen seiner Familie hochzuhalten.He tries to uphold his family's traditions.
Die Fans halten ihre Banner hoch.The fans hold up their banners.
Wir müssen die Werte unserer Gemeinschaft hochhalten.We must uphold the values of our community.

2.) "To value or respect highly"

Definition: "To value or respect something highly, such as principles or ideals."
Translation(s): value highly, respect, cherish, uphold
Synonym(s): schätzen, achten
Antonym(s): missachten, vernachlässigen
Related word(s): wertschätzen, respektieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir sollten die Meinungsfreiheit hochhalten.We should value freedom of speech highly.
Er hält die Ehrlichkeit hoch.He values honesty highly.
Die Firma hält Qualität und Kundenservice hoch.The company upholds quality and customer service.

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