STAND UP

(verb) defend against attack or criticism
"He stood up for his friend", "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
synonyms : stick up
(verb) refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
(verb) be standing; be upright
"We had to stand for the entire performance!"
synonyms : stand
(verb) put into an upright position
"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
synonyms : place upright , stand
(verb) rise to one's feet
"The audience got up and applauded"
synonyms : arise , get up , rise , uprise
(verb) rise up as in fear
"The dog's fur bristled", "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"
synonyms : bristle , uprise
(verb) resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
"Her shoes won't hold up", "This theory won't hold water"
synonyms : hold up , hold water

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