stand up to

phrase

Synonyms of stand up tonext
1
: to remain in good condition despite
These boots have stood up to a lot of hard wear.
2
: to face boldly
You have to stand up to that bully.

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“Stand up to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20up%20to. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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