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stand with

B2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To be on someone's side and show that you support them.

Literal meaning: To physically stand in the same place as someone.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To physically stand next to or alongside someone.

"She stood with her brother at their parents' graveside."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic neutral

To publicly declare support and solidarity with a person, group, or cause.

"The president announced that the country stands with its allies during this difficult time."

"America stands with you."

— Barack Obama, address to the people of Myanmar, 2012
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Very commonly used in political and social contexts, particularly in public statements of solidarity. The phrase 'I stand with [group]' is a standard expression of support on social media and in speeches.

Commonly used with

community people nation protesters allies cause

Forms

Base
stand with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stands with
he/she/it
Past simple
stood with
yesterday
Past participle
stood with
have + pp
-ing form
standing with
continuous

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Synonyms

support be in solidarity with back side with align with stand by

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