to defend someone or something that is being criticized or attacked
But this President will never stand up for any of that crap.
I learned how to stand up for myself early on in life.
If you want to stand up for that pig-headed white knight George Bell, that's fine.
Liz hoped Lothian and Borders were sending people who could stand up for themselves.
The only crime they’ve ever committed is to stand up for their rights.
You’ve got to stand up for what you believe in.
`You're always telling me to stand up for myself,' Holly protested.
stands up for
standing up for
stood up for
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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