take part

take someone's part (old-fashioned)

to support someone in an argument or disagreement. For once, my brother took my part in the argument.

See also: part, take

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take someone's part

to support someone in an argument or disagreement. For once, my brother took my part instead of attacking me.

See also: part, take

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take part (in something)

to be actively involved in something. We haven't taken part in any of the family parties recently.

See also: part, take