单词 | stand up for something or someone |
释义 | (phrasal verb) Definition to support or defend They stood up for what they believed to be right. Synonyms support He supported the hardworking people. champion He passionately championed the poor. defend The members of the committee strongly defended their decision. uphold upholding the artist's right to creative freedom side with stick up for (informal) come to the defence of Additional synonymsin the sense of champion Definition to support He passionately championed the poor. Synonyms support, back, defend, promote, advocate, fight for, uphold, espouse, stick up for (informal), endorsein the sense of defend Definition to support in the face of criticism The members of the committee strongly defended their decision. Synonyms support, champion, justify, maintain, sustain, plead for, endorse, assert, stand by, uphold, vindicate, stand up for, espouse, speak up for, stick up for (informal) in the sense of uphold Definition to give moral support to upholding the artist's right to creative freedom Synonyms support, back, defend, aid, champion, encourage, maintain, promote, sustain, advocate, stand by, stick up for (informal) Nearby words of |
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