Stick by
phrasal verb
To stay loyal to someone, especially during difficulties.
Even when times were hard, he decided to stick by his family.
Often appears as...
- stick by decision
- stick by principle
phrasal verb
To continue to believe or adhere to an idea or course of action.
She decided to stick by her decision, despite the criticism.
Often appears as...
- stick by the plan
- stick by your guns
phrasal verb
To stay loyal to someone, especially during difficulties.
Even when times were hard, he decided to stick by his family.
Often appears as...
- stick by decision
- stick by principle
phrasal verb
To continue to believe or adhere to an idea or course of action.
She decided to stick by her decision, despite the criticism.
Often appears as...
- stick by the plan
- stick by your guns
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Used to express emotional support in times of trouble.
He knew his best friend would stick by him during the trial.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwavering Loyalty
Implies a deep commitment and refusal to abandon someone.
Despite the scandal, the community decided to stick by the mayor.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenges Together
Suggests a partnership approach to overcoming difficulties.
We will stick by each other to get through these challenges.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Used to express emotional support in times of trouble.
He knew his best friend would stick by him during the trial.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwavering Loyalty
Implies a deep commitment and refusal to abandon someone.
Despite the scandal, the community decided to stick by the mayor.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenges Together
Suggests a partnership approach to overcoming difficulties.
We will stick by each other to get through these challenges.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Used to express emotional support in times of trouble.
He knew his best friend would stick by him during the trial.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwavering Loyalty
Implies a deep commitment and refusal to abandon someone.
Despite the scandal, the community decided to stick by the mayor.
Pro Tip 3/3Challenges Together
Suggests a partnership approach to overcoming difficulties.
We will stick by each other to get through these challenges.
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