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sticks with

sticks with is the third-person singular simple present indicative of stick with.

Meaning of stick with

Verb

stick with (third-person singular simple present sticks with, present participle sticking with, simple past and past participle stuck with)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stick, with.
  2. (idiomatic) To remain close to.
    Synonyms:
    stick to
  3. (idiomatic) To follow or adhere to.
    • Please stick with the path marked on the map, and try not to get lost.
  4. (informal) To follow loyally.
    • Stick with me, and I'll protect you.
    Synonyms:
    stand by, stick by, abide by, hold on, keep faith, go to the wall for someone
  5. To persist in using or employing.
    • The Jets are sticking with Sanchez at quarterback.
  6. To endure in the memory of.
    • Some of my father's peculiar expressions have stuck with me.
    Synonyms:
    live on, stay

Questions about sticks with

What is sticks with the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Sticks with is the third-person singular simple present indicative of stick with.

Words near sticks with in the dictionary

  1. sticks to one's text
  2. sticks to someone's ribs
  3. sticks together
  4. sticks up
  5. sticks up for
  6. sticks with
  7. sticks-and-carrots
  8. sticks-in-the-mud
  9. stickseed
  10. stickseeds
  11. sticksful

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