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took a stand

took a stand is the simple past 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 took a stand

What is took a stand the simple past of?
Took a stand is the simple past of take a stand.

Words near took a stand in the dictionary

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

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