stand up with
C1 formal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To be the main helper for someone at their wedding ceremony.
Literal meaning: To stand upright alongside someone — transparent in the ceremonial context.
Meanings
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."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
bride groom wedding ceremony attendant
Forms
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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Synonyms
be best man for be maid of honor for attend serve as attendant for
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