take (someone's) part
To side with in a disagreement, support
take somebody's part
to support someone in a quarrel or argument SYN take somebody's side
take someone's part
SUPPORT, give one's support to, take the side of, side with, stand by, stick up for, be supportive of, back (up), give one's backing to, be loyal to, defend, come to the defence of, champion

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participate formal to do an activity together with other people:
He always participates in classroom activities.
The people should have the right to participate in discussions about their future.
There are many ways people can participate in sports.
Who will be participating?
take part to participate in something. Take part is less formal that participate and is more common in everyday English:
Nearly 500 teams took part in the competition.
She was asked to take part in a TV debate on drugs.
Anyone who is over 18 can take part.
play a part/role to take part in something in a useful way:
Everyone can play a part in improving the security of their neighborhood.
Schneider played a key role in getting the organization started.
be involved to take part in an activity in some way:
He has denied being involved in the murder.
It was a big project and many people were involved.
be active in something to actively take part in the work of an organization such as a political group or church:
He is very active in the church’s work with homeless people.
She is no longer active in politics.
compete to take part in a competition or race:
Athletes from all over the world will be competing.
She’s hoping to compete in the Olympic Games.

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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.

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

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take part
to take a side in an argument
My friend always takes my part when I am having an argument with someone.

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take part
v. phr. To have a part or share; join.
Jim saw the new boy watching the game and asked him to take part.
The Swiss did not take part in the two World Wars.

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take someone's 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.

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

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

take someone's part
to take a side in an argument
My friend always takes my part when I am having an argument with someone.

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