Stick By (Verb)
Meaning
Be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Her family stuck by her side throughout her illness and recovery.
- The manager stood by the employee's decision despite the backlash from others.
- In times of crisis, it's essential to stick by those you care about most.
- The friends stuck by each other through all the ups and downs of their college years.
- Her colleagues stood by her during the redundancy process and ensured she received a fair deal.