English Explanatory Dictionary

take up the cudgel for

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a defense for someone or something, on behalf of another person.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-take up the cudgel for.wav

Word forms

take up the cudgel for takes up the cudgel for taking up the cudgel for took up the cudgel for taken up the cudgel for take up the cudgels for
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