Synonyms of stood by

stood by

verb

past tense of stand by

as in kept (to)

to give steadfast support to

no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kept (to)
• held to
• adhered (to)
• stuck (to or with)
• clung (to)
• defended
• accepted
• lived up to
• hewed (to)
• followed
• cultivated
• supported
• adopted
• abided by
• endorsed
• embraced
• confirmed
• advocated
• reinforced
• upheld
• cleaved (to)
• enforced
• indorsed
• backed
• championed
• cherished
• espoused
• fostered
• bolstered
• heeded
• reenforced
• buttressed
• boosted
• backstopped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gave up
• abandoned
• deserted
• defected (from)
• took back
• recalled
• relinquished
• disagreed (with)
• surrendered
• spurned
• revoked
• reconsidered
• withdrew
• forsook
• renounced
• retracted
• disputed
• denied
• recanted
• refuted
• rebutted
• abjured
• disproved
• abnegated
• controverted
• reneged
• contradicted
• repudiated
• disowned
• disavowed
• negated
• disclaimed
• gainsaid
• backed off
• backed down
• unsaid
• negatived
• backtracked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stood by

After the Journal Sentinel report was published, Berrien blasted the reporting and stood by his campaign. —Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025

However, a handful of schools and colleges stood by their employees' right to freedom of speech while under pressure from right-wing politicians and personalities. —Cate Charron, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025

Others stood by with empty bags and some appeared unsure where to go, getting turned around as their fellow suspects rushed to get to different displays. —Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025

Murnane highlighted several schools that, under pressure, stood by free expression principles — including the University of Louisville, Middlebury College and the University of Wyoming. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

His locker room, though, stood by him in the moments after the defeat. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025

However, Dylan stood by the allegations while issuing a statement to The Wall Street Journal. —Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025

For the rest of the flight, volunteer passengers sat next to Dilone and flight attendants stood by her to keep watch, according to the filing. —Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025

In the wake of Natalia’s legal battle with the Barnetts and the subsequent media attention, Cynthia and Antwon have stood by her. —Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025