Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take a stand

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.07 in modern English

Syllables
take a -s-tand
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

takes a stand (present, singular) taking a stand (participle, present) took a stand (past) taken a stand (participle, past) make a stand (alternative)

Phrases

stand up and be counted take sitting down stand up for stick up for break a lance take sides

Frequently Paired Words

stand up and be counted take sitting down stand up for stick up for break a lance take sides

Questions

What does take a stand mean?
To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.

How to pronounce take a stand

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