stick with

English

Pronunciation

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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.
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.

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

• (remain close to):
• (follow or adhere to): cleave, cling; see also Thesaurus:adhere
• (be loyal to): stick by
• (continue or persist): stick to; see also Thesaurus:persevere
• (endure in memory):

Derived terms

• stick-with-it-ness

Translations

remain close to

• German: ^{(please verify)} bei (jemand) bleiben

be loyal to

to follow or adhere to

continue or persist

Anagrams

• thickwits