Synonyms of stood one in good stead

stood one in good stead

phrase

past tense of to stand one in good stead

as in assisted

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end

Her good memory for names always stood her in good stead when she was at a party.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assisted
• aided
• helped
• supported
• propped (up)
• bore a hand
• reinforced
• backed
• abetted
• saved
• endorsed
• backstopped
• forwarded
• facilitated
• promoted
• encouraged
• bolstered
• ministered (to)
• indorsed
• sponsored
• attended
• launched
• guided
• served
• furthered
• comforted
• rescued
• fostered
• cared (for)
• benefited
• sustained
• championed
• advanced
• eased
• patronized
• buttressed
• bailed out
• advised
• benefitted
• reenforced
• obliged
• succored
• emboldened
• nurtured
• boosted
• profited
• counselled
• mentored
• counseled
• favored
• delivered
• heartened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindered
• held back
• blocked
• opposed
• hampered
• handicapped
• barred
• restrained
• inhibited
• constrained
• balked
• impeded
• failed
• thwarted
• frustrated
• interfered
• obstructed
• deserted
• disappointed
• baffled
• let down
• retarded
• discouraged
• strangled
• injured
• damaged
• hurt
• foiled
• sabotaged
• repressed
• inconvenienced
• harmed
• stunted
• stifled
• disheartened
• straitened