stand up
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(verb) defend against attack or criticism;"He stood up to the committee and defended the contract" |
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Related Words: defend, fend for, support |
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(verb) refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack |
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Related Words: hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand |
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(verb) resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't hold up"; This theory won't hold up" |
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Synonyms: hold up |
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Related Words: endure, go, hold out, hold up, last, live, live on, survive |
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(verb) be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!" |
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Synonyms: stand |
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Related Words: line up, queue, queue up, ramp, rest, stand back |
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(verb) put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?" |
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Synonyms: place upright, stand |
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Related Words: lay, place, pose, position, put, set |
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(verb) rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded" |
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Synonyms: arise, get up, rise |
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Related Words: bristle, change posture, take the floor |
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