Phrasal Verbs

stick up for

This page is about the phrasal verb stick up for

INFORMAL

Meaning

If you stick up for someone who's being criticized or attacked verbally, you defend or support them.

Synonym

stand up for, defend, support

For example

  • stick up for sb Jimmy thinks he should have been there to stick up for his little brother when he was being teased.

  • stick up for sb You should stick up for yourself instead of letting the other kids make fun of you and laugh at you.

Note:
similar in meaning to "stand up for"

Quick Quiz

Frank thinks he should teach his kids how to stick up for themselves when other kids try to

a. tease them

b. play with them

c. have fun with them
a) tease them b) play with them c) have fun with them

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