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
• hewed (to)
• lived up to
• followed
• cultivated
• supported
• abided by
• adopted
• endorsed
• embraced
• confirmed
• advocated
• reinforced
• upheld
• cleaved (to)
• enforced
• backed
• championed
• cherished
• espoused
• fostered
• bolstered
• heeded
• 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

The France players headed down the tunnel and England stood by the podium in the middle of the pitch. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Trump’s aides have stood by his personal and family business practices. — Bill Barrow, Fortune, 17 July 2026

In the decades since, the United States has stood by Israel in its darkest hours and its most triumphant ones. — Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026

Her husband Kennus Gowans has stood by her side as her health deteriorated over the last few years. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

However, the Dodgers ultimately stood by Muncy, who has since rewarded their faith with an All-Star season. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

In February, following a supplemental investigation into the matter, CBS stood by its decision to let Del Rio go. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

The publisher denied all wrongdoing and stood by its sourcing practices. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Instead, her brother, Austin Swift, served as her man of honor, while Jason Kelce stood by his brother's side as best man. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026