hold up as

English

Verb

hold up as (third-person singular simple present holds up as, present participle holding up as, simple past and past participle held up as)

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

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

Usage notes

This phrasal verb is normally used in the passive voice.

Anagrams

• Adolphus