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Meaning of take up for | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To support, as in an argument; to defend the stance or character of.

Examples

“Soda was glaring at him. "Leave my kid brother alone, you hear? […] Soda always takes up for me.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

take up residence take up the cudgel for take up the cudgels take up the gauntlet take up the glove take up the hatchet