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DictionarystanchFirm support
adjective

stanch

Loyal and dependable in support.

She remains a stanch supporter of the local public library.

Etymology
staunchEnglishfirm or dependable

Stanch is a spelling variant of staunch in this sense. Firmness extends figuratively to dependable support.

More examples

  • He is a stanch friend who never lets us down.
  • The mayor's stanch allies stood beside her during the controversy.
  • Even our stanchest supporters questioned the new policy.

Forms

stanch · stancher · stanchest

Similar words

loyal
Emphasizes faithfulness to someone or something rather than firmness.
steadfast
Emphasizes remaining firm despite pressure, difficulty, or opposition.
dependable
Emphasizes being reliable, without necessarily implying allegiance or support.