If you can't come, send someone in your stead.
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Stead
/stɛd/
Synonyms for "stead" (41 found)
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37 total sentences available.
My anorak, such as it was, stood me in good stead.
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The president did not come, but sent the vice-president in his stead.
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Tom's systematic problem-solving skills stood him in good stead for promotion to branch manager.
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