Antonyms for stand by
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : stand-bahy |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈstændˌbaɪ |
- abandon
- abbreviate
- abstain
- accuse
- advance
- attack
- blame
- block
- blockage
- carry on
- carry out
- castigate
- cease
- censure
- check
- conceal
- condemn
- continue
- contradict
- counteract
- criticize
- debase
- decrease
- defend
- delay
- denounce
- deny
- depress
- deprive
- desert
- destroy
- disagree
- disapprove
- discard
- discontinue
- discourage
- disjoin
- dislike
- disobey
- disprove
- disregard
- dissuade
- do
- drop
- fall
- forge
- forget
- forsake
- forward
- frustrate
- give up
- go
- go ahead
- halt
- handicap
- harm
- hate
- hide
- hinder
- hindrance
- hold
- humiliate
- hurry
- hurt
- ignore
- impede
- injure
- injury
- insult
- invalidate
- keep
- leave
- lessen
- let down
- let go
- loose
- loosen
- lower
- maintain
- mock
- move
- neglect
- not conform
- obstruct
- obstruction
- oppose
- overlook
- permanent
- prevent
- protest
- punish
- pursue
- quit
- refuse
- reject
- release
- relinquish
- renounce
- repudiate
- resign
- rush
- scorn
- sentence
- separate
- shorten
- starve
- stop
- surrender
- take
- thwart
- trouble
- undermine
- unfasten
- veto
- weaken
- worsen
Definition of stand by
Origin :- Old English standan (class VI strong verb; past tense stod, past participle standen), from Proto-Germanic *sta-n-d- (cf. Old Norse standa, Old Saxon and Gothic standan, Old High German stantan, Swedish stå, Dutch staan, German stehen), from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet).
- Sense of "to exist, be present" is attested from c.1300. Meaning "to pay for as a treat" is from 1821. Phrase stands to reason (1620) is from earlier stands (is constant) with reason. Phrase stand pat is originally from poker (1882); stand down in the military sense of "go off duty" is first recorded 1916. Standing ovation attested by 1968; standing army is from c.1600.
- As in recourse : noun alternative
- As in understudy : noun substitute
- As in maintain : verb assert, claim; argue for
- As in recommend : verb advise, approve
- As in second : verb support, advance a suggestion
- As in sit tight : verb be patient, wait
- As in sustain : verb keep up, maintain
- As in swear by : verb be certain, recommend
- As in befriend : verb make social acquaintance; support
- As in uphold : verb maintain, support
- As in wait : verb pause, rest
- As in back up : verb support
- As in adhere : verb conform to or follow rules exactly
- As in defend : verb show support for
- As in go to bat for : verb show support for
- As in help : verb aid, assist
Synonyms for stand by
- abet
- abide
- abide by
- acclaim
- accommodate
- advance
- advise
- advocate
- affirm
- aid
- allege
- alternate
- anticipate
- apologize for
- appeal
- applaud
- approve
- argue
- assert
- asseverate
- assist
- attest
- aver
- avow
- await
- back
- back up
- backup
- ballyhoo
- bank on
- bankroll
- be all for
- be attached
- be constant
- be devoted
- be devoted to
- be faithful
- be loyal
- be of use
- be satisfied with
- be true
- bear
- bear one out
- befriend
- believe in
- benefit
- bide
- bide one's time
- bolster
- boost
- brace
- buck up
- buddy up
- buoy
- buoy up
- buttress
- carry
- case out
- celebrate
- champion
- cheer
- choice
- cleave to
- come on to
- come to defense of
- comfort
- commend
- compliment
- comply
- confirm
- contend
- continue
- convey
- cool it
- cooperate
- correct
- cotton to
- counsel
- countenance
- cover for
- dally
- declare
- defend
- delay
- depend on it
- do a favor
- do a service
- do one's part
- double
- elevate
- emphasize
- encourage
- endorse
- enjoin
- espouse
- esteem
- eulogize
- exalt
- exculpate
- exhort
- exonerate
- expect
- expediency
- expedient
- explain
- extol
- favor
- feed
- fight for
- fill time
- fill-in
- follow
- foresee
- forward
- foster
- front for
- fulfill
- further
- get chummy with
- get in with
- give moral support
- glorify
- go along with
- go for
- go on record for
- go on the record for
- go to bat for
- go to the wall for
- go with
- guarantee
- hang
- hang around
- hang onto your hat
- hang out
- have faith in
- heed
- help
- hit it off
- hoist
- hold
- hold back
- hold everything
- hold on
- hold the phone
- hold to
- hold up
- hold up one's end
- hole up
- hype
- insist
- intercede
- justify
- keep
- keep alive
- keep from falling
- keep going
- keep shirt on
- keep your shirt on
- laud
- lend a hand
- lend support
- lie in wait
- lie low
- linger
- look for
- look forward to
- lug
- magnify
- maintain
- makeshift
- mark time
- mind
- nourish
- nurse
- nurture
- obey
- observe
- open doors
- option
- pack
- patronize
- persist
- pick up
- pinch hitter
- plead
- plead for
- plug
- practice
- praise
- prescribe
- preserve
- prize
- profess
- prolong
- promote
- prop
- propose
- protest
- protract
- prove a case
- provide for
- puff
- pull for
- push
- put forward
- put in a good word
- put on hold
- put on to
- raise
- ratify
- rationalize
- rear
- recommend
- rectify
- refuge
- relieve
- remain
- remedy
- replacement
- report
- reserve
- resort
- resource
- respect
- ride shotgun for
- right
- root for
- sanction
- save
- save it
- say
- say in defense
- second
- see through
- serve
- shift
- shore up
- side with
- sit tight
- sit up for
- speak highly of
- speak up for
- speak well of
- stall
- stand behind
- stand by
- stand up for
- stand-by
- stand-in
- state
- stay
- stay put
- stay up for
- steer
- stick around
- stick by
- stick up for
- stimulate
- stonewall
- stopgap
- stress
- stump for
- sub
- substitute
- successor
- succor
- suggest
- supply
- support
- sustain
- sweat it
- take under one's wing
- take up
- take up with
- tarry
- think highly of
- thump for
- tote
- transfer
- transport
- upbear
- uphold
- uplift
- upraise
- uprear
- urge
- validate
- value
- verify
- vindicate
- vouch for
- warrant
- watch
- way out
- welcome
- work for
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