What is another word for stand pat?
168 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ stˈand pˈat], [ stˈand pˈat], [ s_t_ˈa_n_d p_ˈa_t]
"Stand pat" is a commonly used expression that means to maintain one's current position or stance despite pressure to change. However, there are many synonyms for this phrase that can convey the same meaning in different contexts. For instance, "stick to one's guns" or "hold one's ground" are synonyms that suggest a persistent and unwavering attitude. Other related expressions include "stay the course" or "maintain the status quo," which emphasize the importance of consistency and stability. "Dig in" or "dig one's heels in" can also be used to describe a determined or stubborn stance. Whatever the synonym used, its intent is to indicate that a person is resolute in his or her beliefs or actions.
Synonyms for Stand pat:
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adj.
• hard-line • firm- ex act ,
- ex-act ,
- in flexible ,
- in tent ,
- in-flexible ,
- more never failing ,
- more never-failing ,
- more neverfailing ,
- more resolved ,
- more stipulated ,
- more undeviating ,
- most never failing ,
- most never-failing ,
- most neverfailing ,
- most resolved ,
- most stipulated ,
- most undeviating ,
- never failing ,
- neverfailing ,
- pre vailing ,
- re solute ,
- re-solute ,
- re-solved ,
- un bending ,
- un changeable ,
- un deviating ,
- un flinching ,
- un qualified ,
- un shakable ,
- un shaken ,
- un wavering ,
- un yielding ,
- un-bending ,
- un-changeable ,
- un-deviating ,
- un-flinching ,
- un-qualified ,
- un-shakable ,
- un-shaken ,
- un-wavering ,
- un-yielding .
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n.
• hold firm • stand firm Other relevant words:
- adamant ,
- ante ,
- ante up ,
- back ,
- balk ,
- be conservative ,
- be unflappable ,
- bet ,
- bet on ,
- call ,
- cover ,
- die-hard ,
- diehard ,
- dormant ,
- fade ,
- fanatic ,
- firm ,
- fogyish ,
- gamble ,
- hard-line ,
- hazard ,
- hold fast ,
- hold one's ground ,
- hold one's own ,
- hold out ,
- hold up ,
- immovable ,
- inveterate ,
- lay ,
- lay a wager ,
- lay down ,
- leave alone ,
- let be ,
- make a bet ,
- neutral ,
- not budge ,
- obdurate ,
- parlay ,
- pass ,
- passive ,
- persevere ,
- play ,
- play against ,
- plunge ,
- punt ,
- put one's foot down ,
- remain firm ,
- resist ,
- ride out ,
- see ,
- stake ,
- stand fast ,
- stand one's ground ,
- stand out ,
- stand still ,
- standpat ,
- stay put ,
- stick it out ,
- stick to one's guns ,
- stickle ,
- unmoving ,
- wager ,
- weather .
How to use "Stand pat" in context?
"stand pat" is a term used when a company, budget, or other decision has not changed, and is not intended to imply that the company or budget is not in need or is not subject to change.
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