stand behind
phrasal verb
stood behind; standing behind; stands behind
: to support (someone or something)
I'll stand behind you no matter what you decide to do.
I'll stand behind your decision 100 percent.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Tattoo artist Brant Dailey stands behind the counter.
—Laura Lane, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
The Council stood behind the controller who resigned in July, and said Nygren's appointments were not legal.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
There are plenty of promises on HairTok, but vetted hairstylists, trichologists, and dermatologists all stand behind the potential benefits of adding apple cider vinegar to your routine.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stand behind
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“Stand behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20behind. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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