In the given passage, the phrasal verb **'stood up'** is used in the sentence: "At a time when Dutch artists were organizing into professional brotherhoods and academies, Rembrandt stood up." Choose the alternative that best fits the context of the sentence. If the highlighted phrasal verb is correctly used, select 'no replacement is needed'.

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1. The phrase "stood up" typically means to rise to a challenge or to confront directly, but in this context, it does not fit well with the idea of Rembrandt's distinct position relative to other artists.

2. The phrase "stood apart" means to be noticeably different or distinct from others, which aligns perfectly with the passage's meaning that Rembrandt was different from his contemporaries who were organizing into brotherhoods and academies.

3. Other options:
   - "stood away" means to avoid or keep distance, which is not the intended meaning here.
   - "stood by" means to be ready to assist, which does not fit the context.
   - "stood in" means to deputize or substitute, which is irrelevant here.

4. Therefore, replacing "stood up" with "stood apart" best conveys the intended meaning.

**Answer:** stood apart

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