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to stand out
[phrase form: stand]
01
to be prominent and easily noticeable
Intransitive
Examples
The glowing neon sign made the cafe stand out among the other businesses on the street.
02
to cause something or someone to be noticeably different or better than others
Transitive: to stand out sth
Examples
The teacher advised the students to use vibrant illustrations to stand out their presentations during the science fair.
03
to navigate a ship away from the shore
Intransitive
Examples
To avoid underwater obstacles, the captain decided to stand out from the shore.
04
to maintain one's beliefs, despite facing pressure or opposition from others
Intransitive
Examples
The scientist continued to stand out for her pioneering research, even in the face of skepticism.
