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taken a stand

taken a stand is the past participle of take a stand.

Meaning of take a stand

Verb

take a stand (third-person singular simple present takes a stand, present participle taking a stand, simple past took a stand, past participle taken a stand)

  1. (idiomatic) To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
    • There will come a time when you'll need to take a stand for the changes you want.

Questions about taken a stand

What is taken a stand the past participle of?
Taken a stand is the past participle of take a stand.

Words near taken a stand in the dictionary

  1. taken a shining to
  2. taken a shit
  3. taken a shot in the dark
  4. taken a sight
  5. taken a stab at
  6. taken a stand
  7. taken a step back
  8. taken a tinkle
  9. taken a toll
  10. taken a tumble
  11. taken a turn

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