stick up for
B1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To say good things about someone or take their side when other people are being mean to them.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To speak in defense of someone who is being criticized or bullied.
"When the other kids teased him, his sister always stuck up for him."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
To defend one's own rights or interests; to stand up for oneself.
"You need to learn to stick up for yourself instead of letting people walk over you."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Commonly used in everyday speech. Often used reflexively: 'stick up for yourself.' More colloquial than 'stand up for.'
Commonly used with
yourself friend colleague rights someone them
Forms
Base
stick up for
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sticks up for
he/she/it
Past simple
stuck up for
yesterday
Past participle
stuck up for
have + pp
-ing form
sticking up for
continuous
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