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stand up for

The correct spelling is stand up for.

How to pronounce stand up for

verb

Say it like: Sta-nd -up -for

The correct spelling is stand up for. To speak or act in support or defense of (a person, a cause, a belief, or the like). For example: "She stood up for me when no one else would, and I've never forgotten it."

Usage Examples

She stood up for me when no one else would, and I've never forgotten it.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To speak or act in support or defense of (a person, a cause, a belief, or the like).

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