fend for vs stand up
stand up vs fend forfend for and stand up both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fend for | No | No | Yes | No |
| stand up | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
stand up is a hyponym of
fend for; that is, stand up is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
fend for:
- fend for: argue or speak in defense of
- stand up: defend against attack or criticism
Other hyponyms of fend for include
apologise, apologize, excuse, rationalise, rationalize, take sides with, take someone's side, stick up, uphold.
| fend for (verb) | stand up (verb) |
|---|---|
| argue or speak in defense of | defend against attack or criticism |
| refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack | |
| be standing; be upright | |
| put into an upright position | |
| rise to one's feet | |
| rise up as in fear | |
| resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. |
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