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stick by

释义

stick by

phrasal verb transitive informal

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	stick by
he/she/it	sticks by
present participle	sticking by
past tense	stuck by
past participle	stuck by

1
(stick by someone) to continue to support someone who is in a difficult situation
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind
2
(stick by something) to do something that you promised or decided that you would do
The head teacher is sticking by his decision to retire next year.
Synonyms and related words
To keep a promise
keep
hold to
stick to

stick by

phrasal verb transitive informal

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	stick by
he/she/it	sticks by
present participle	sticking by
past tense	stuck by
past participle	stuck by

1
(stick by someone) to continue to support someone who is in a difficult situation
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind
2
(stick by something) to do something that you promised or decided that you would do
The principal is sticking by his decision to retire next year.
Synonyms and related words
To keep a promise
keep
hold to
stick to

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