stick up for
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1
as in justify
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
She is known for always sticking up for what is right.
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2
as in advocate
to promote the interests or cause of
He stuck up for his colleague during the debate.
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“Stick up for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20up%20for. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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