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upend
verb up·end \ˌəp-ˈend\
: to cause (something) to be upside down : to turn (something) over
: to cause (someone) to fall down or be turned over
Full Definition of UPEND
transitive verb
1
: to set or stand on end; also : overturn 1
2
intransitive verb
: to rise on an end
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First Known Use of UPEND
1823
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Rhymes with UPEND
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UPENDED Defined for Kids
upend
verb up·end \ˌəp-ˈend\
up·end·edup·end·ing
Definition of UPEND for Kids
: to set, stand, or rise on end
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