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take a stand

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌteɪk ə ˈstænd/

take a stand means: To clearly express and defend what you believe, especially when others disagree.

verb

DEFEND BELIEFSB2

To clearly express and defend what you believe, especially when others disagree.

  • It's time to take a stand.
  • The students took a stand against bullying.
  • Will you take a stand for what you believe?

How to use it: take a stand against something (We must take a stand against discrimination.); take a stand for something (She took a stand for equal rights.); take a stand on something (The council took a stand on the proposed ban.)

Similar words: make a stand, assert a position, stand up for

Common phrases: take a stand, take a stand against

Questions about take a stand

What does take a stand mean?

To clearly express and defend what you believe, especially when others disagree.

What is take a stand in other languages?

Türkçe: tavır almak · Español: tomar postura · Français: prendre position · Deutsch: Stellung beziehen · Italiano: prendere posizione · 日本語: 立場を明確にする

How do you pronounce take a stand?

It is pronounced /ˌteɪk ə ˈstænd/.

How do you use take a stand in a sentence?

It's time to take a stand. The students took a stand against bullying.

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