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stick by

VERB
back
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocate assist encourage endorse favor finance side with sponsor uphold
STRONG
abet ally angel bankroll boost champion countenance grubstake sanction second stake subsidize sustain underwrite
WEAK
abide by give a boost give a leg up give a lift go to bat for stand behind stick up for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapprove discourage hinder hurt oppose protest thwart
STRONG
halt prevent refuse
WEAK
advance dissuade go forward
VERB
support
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid approve assist back bolster boost endorse establish help hold justify maintain promote side with uphold
STRONG
abet advance carry champion cheer comfort countenance forward foster second stay substantiate sustain verify
WEAK
agree with bear out boost morale get behind go along with go to bat for keep up plead for pull for put forward rally round stand behind stand up for stick up for take one's side take the part of throw in one's lot with throw in with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block condemn decrease desert disapprove discourage halt hinder hurt injure invalidate obstruct oppose prevent reject stop undermine
STRONG
disprove impede
WEAK
contradict let down let go neglect refuse release
VERB
uphold
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocate confirm defend encourage endorse hold to justify promote side with stand by vindicate
STRONG
aid assist back bolster boost brace buttress carry champion countenance elevate help hoist prop raise rear second sustain uplift upraise
WEAK
back up buoy up hold up one's end pick up shore up stick up for take up upbear uprear
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attack deny oppose protest
STRONG
abandon block decrease depress destroy discourage drop fall halt hinder hurt injure lessen lower neglect obstruct prevent stop undermine
WEAK
weaken

Example Sentences

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Greer has said the U.S. is looking for continuity and intends to stick by its earlier trade deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Ever since, said Ann Bryant, the executive director of the Bear League, teams of volunteers have tried to stick by the bear at all times, to protect her from being killed by Fish and Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

But she decided to stick by the deal despite her partner suggesting they call it off.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

Maple Leafs tough guy Ryan Reaves had the puck in the defensive zone, but had it knocked off his stick by Bruins rookie defenseman Mason Lohrei.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

And Mapper would stick by them; all three were probably ducking between people’s legs toward the exit.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older