be there for

be there for — idiom

1. to stay close to someone and give them help, comfort, or encouragement when they

1.慣用語B1
釋義

to stay close to someone and give them help, comfort, or encouragement when they need it

例句

Mira was there for her younger brother when he broke his arm.

be there for + person + when-clause

Hamza's colleagues were there for him after his father passed away.

同義詞
  • stand by

    emphasises loyalty through difficulty, often over a longer period

  • have someone's back

    more informal; suggests protecting or defending someone

  • support

    more general and formal; can refer to financial or practical help without emotional closeness

反義詞
  • abandon

    leave someone completely when they need help

  • let down

    fail to support someone who was counting on you

文法句型

be there for + someone

用法筆記

The object must be a person or group. The phrase implies emotional availability and commitment, not just being physically present.

常見錯誤

❌I will be there to you when you need me.
✅I will be there for you when you need me.
💡the idiom always uses 'for', not 'to'.
❌She was there for the party.' (meaning she attended)
✅She was there for me after the breakup.
💡'be there for' means supportive presence, not just attending an event.