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vb. (context idiomatic English) To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
Usage examples of "take a stand".
Would I back down and insist that I'd walked out simply because I was feeling sick, or would I take a stand and admit that it was the pastor's words that had made me sick?
They had split apart, one section moving ahead to take a stand on one of the rubble mounts while the remainder came toward them, stamping three-toed feet, beating the growth with the butts of crude spears and clubs.
He had to fight, to take a stand, to at least leave his mark upon Malys.
Diana realized this was neither the time nor the place to take a stand.
If I were to take a stand against him at Persis Morgan's side, I would need all the strength I could muster.
She must start at once to take a stand and make her own decisions.
You want to make a difference, you'll be ready to take a stand, too.