stand out

Definition

To persist in opposition or resistance (against something); to refuse to comply (with someone).

Example Sentences

• "Indeed he had no notion that Madame de Seidlits, or her daughter, had a serious intention of standing out against a match which he thought so advantageous to both."
• "Tourist guides often carry umbrellas so that they stand out in a crowd."
• "The path led straight across the clearing into another forest, lying upon the verge of which I saw a bit of white. It appeared to stand out in marked contrast and incongruity to all its surroundings, and when I stopped to examine it, I found that it was a small strip of muslin—part of the hem of a garment."

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