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Stand Up For

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To defend or support someone or something by taking an assertive or courageous stance.

Sample Sentence: She always stands up for the rights of the marginalized in society.

Sense 2: To champion a particular cause or belief by expressing one's support actively.

Sample Sentence: The students decided to stand up for climate change by organizing a protest march.

Sense 3: To rise from a seated or lying position.

Sample Sentence: It took a couple of minutes for the elderly gentleman to stand up for his speech.

Sense 4: To perform as a comedian or entertainer by delivering a solo act.

Sample Sentence: The comedian had the audience in stitches during his stand-up performance.

Sense 5: To endure or withstand a difficult or challenging situation.

Sample Sentence: They had to stand up for long working hours during the busy season.

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