1 C1 formal
(Chiefly American, dated) To serve as a best man, maid of honor, or groomsman at a wedding.
"He asked his oldest friend to stand up with him at the wedding ceremony."
inseparable
stand up with
C1 formal inseparable transitive
To serve as a best man, maid of honor, or wedding attendant for a bride or groom.
In plain English
To be the main helper for someone at their wedding ceremony.
What does "stand up with" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To stand upright alongside someone — transparent in the ceremonial context.
Actually means
To be the main helper for someone at their wedding ceremony.
Usage tip
This is a dated or regional expression, primarily found in American English, used to describe serving as a bridal attendant. In modern usage, people more commonly say 'be best man for' or 'be maid of honor for'. Rarely used in contemporary speech.
Words that pair with "stand up with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
bride groom wedding ceremony attendant
How to conjugate "stand up with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
stand up with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stands up with
he/she/it
Past simple
stood up with
yesterday
Past participle
stood up with
have + pp
-ing form
standing up with
continuous
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