How to Pronounce "take up for"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
TAYK-uhp-FOR, TAYK-uhp-FUR, TAYK-uhp-FRUR
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
TAYK-up-FAW
Definition
To defend or support someone in a disagreement or difficult situation, especially when others are against them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uhp-FOR, TAYK-uhp-FUR, TAYK-uhp-FRUR
UK
TAYK-up-FAW
Listen in Context
I always take up for my little brother when he gets in trouble.
She took up for her friend during the argument.
Do you take up for your classmates when they need help?
When everyone blamed Tom, his sister was the only one to take up for him.