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stand

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verb

ˈstand How to pronounce stand (audio)
stood ˈstu̇d How to pronounce stand (audio) ; standing

intransitive verb

1
a
: to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
b
: to be a specified height when fully erect
stands six feet two
c
: to rise to an erect position
2
a
: to take up or maintain a specified position or posture
stand aside
can you stand on your head
b
: to maintain one's position
stand firm
3
: to be in a particular state or situation
stands accused
4
: to hold a course at sea
5
obsolete : hesitate
6
a
: to have or maintain a relative position in or as if in a graded scale
stands first in the class
b
: to be in a position to gain or lose because of an action taken or a commitment made
stands to make quite a profit
7
chiefly British : to be a candidate : run
8
a
: to rest or remain upright on a base or lower end
a clock stood on the mantle
b
: to occupy a place or location
the house stands on a knoll
9
a
: to remain stationary or inactive
the car stood in the garage for a week
b
: to gather slowly and remain
tears standing in her eyes
10
: agree, accord
—used chiefly in the expression it stands to reason
11
a
: to exist in a definite written or printed form
copy a passage exactly as it stands
b
: to remain valid or efficacious
the order given last week still stands
12
of a male animal : to be available as a sire
—used especially of horses
13
: to refuse additional cards (as in blackjack)

transitive verb

1
a
: to endure or undergo successfully
this book will stand the test of time
b
: to tolerate without flinching : bear courageously
stands pain well
c
: to endure the presence or personality of
can't stand the boss
d
: to derive benefit or enjoyment from
you look like you could stand a drink
2
: to remain firm in the face of
stand a siege
3
: to submit to
stand trial
4
a
: to perform the duty of
stand guard
b
: to participate in (a military formation)
5
: to pay the cost of (a treat) : pay for
I'll stand you a dinner
stand drinks
6
: to cause to stand : set upright
7
: to make available for breeding
stand a stallion
stander noun

stand

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noun

1
a
: a halt for defense or resistance
b
: an often defensive effort of some duration or degree of success
a goal-line stand
c(1)
: a stop made to give a performance
a 6-game stand at home
(2)
: a town where such a stop is made
2
: an act of stopping or staying in one place
3
a
: a place or post where one stands
b
: a strongly or aggressively held position especially on a debatable issue
took a stand against higher taxes
4
a
: the place taken by a witness for testifying in court
b stands plural
(1)
: a section of the tiered seats for spectators of a sport or spectacle
(2)
: the occupants of such seats
c
: a raised platform (as for a speaker or hunter) serving as a point of vantage
5
a
: a small often open-air structure for a small retail business
a vegetable stand
a hot dog stand
b
: a site fit for business opportunity
6
: a place where a passenger vehicle stops or parks
a taxi stand
7
: hive sense 2
8
: a frame on or in which something may be placed for support
9
: a group of plants growing in a continuous area
10
: a standing posture
Phrases
stand a chance
: to have a chance
stand for
1
: to be a symbol for : represent
2
: to put up with : permit
stand on
1
: to depend on
2
: to insist on
never stands on ceremony
stand one's ground
: to maintain one's position
stand on one's own feet
: to think or act independently
stand tall
: to exhibit courage, strength, or calm especially in the face of adversity
stand treat
: to pay the cost of food, drink, or entertainment for others in a group

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for stand

bear, suffer, endure, abide, tolerate, stand mean to put up with something trying or painful.

bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking.

forced to bear a tragic loss

suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing.

suffering many insults

endure implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties.

endured years of rejection

abide suggests acceptance without resistance or protest.

cannot abide their rudeness

tolerate suggests overcoming or successfully controlling an impulse to resist, avoid, or resent something injurious or distasteful.

refused to tolerate such treatment

stand emphasizes even more strongly the ability to bear without discomposure or flinching.

unable to stand teasing

Example Sentences

Verb She was standing near the window. He was standing next to me. All of the seats on the bus were taken so we had to stand. He can stand using a cane. He was standing in a puddle of water. The deer stood still, listening for danger. We had to stand in line for over an hour. Two bowling pins were left standing. A shovel and rake stood in the corner. She stood the ladder against the house. Noun The team insured their victory with an impressive goal-line stand. The army is preparing to make a stand against the enemy. students making a stand against the war We have display stands in many bookstores. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Barber calls out fast fashion buyers in particular, who purchased an average of 68 items of clothing a year as of 2018, as a demographic that could stand to do some self-reflection. Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Production shifted to the Canadian prairies, attracting immigrants – many of them Ukrainians – who settled in towns next to the tracks, each community centered around its grain elevator that would stand as a beacon from afar. Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2022 Schrader added that making art that can stand the test of time has increasingly become a preoccupation of his. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 Slightly more than a quarter migrated to Ms. Peltola, perhaps including some of the Republicans who couldn’t stand Ms. Palin. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The ski is ideal for an intermediate to elite racer who can’t stand waxing skis. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 For people who can't stand feeling sticky or greasy, here's a lotion that was made for lotion-haters. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 25 Aug. 2022 Fortunately for anyone who can't stand the idea of leaving a patch of unpainted wall, there are ways to paint behind a toilet. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Adding the cleaning solution to hot water in the solution tank is a little tricky as the tank does not stand on its own and can be heavy when full, so be sure to balance it well on a flat surface. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2022
Noun
Minutes before the defense rested late Friday, Kelly co-defendant and ex-business manager Derrell McDavid ended three days on the stand. Michael Tarm, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 This sophisticated skeleton decoration on a stand makes a spirited first impression at the front door. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 On the stand, Laurence is forced to speak against her will, but somehow the words give voice to Rama’s internal monologue. Ben Croll, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Minutes before resting, Kelly co-defendant and ex-business manager Derrell McDavid ended three days on the stand. CBS News, 10 Sep. 2022 Lincoln’s earlier Star concept will also be on the stand, this time with a finished interior. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2022 In the spring leading up to his appearance on the stand, rangers from Redwood National and State Parks in northern California were deep into a months-long investigation of burl poaching. Lyndsie Bourgon, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022 On the stand, however, Freeman’s testimony about that meeting gave details about only one agreement for $1 million to recover video footage in Georgia. Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Just place the phone on the stand, press play and view them without any eye or neck strain. Give her self-care in a box with a monthly subscription to Therabox. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English standan; akin to Old High German stantan, stān to stand, Latin stare, Greek histanai to cause to stand, set, histasthai to stand, be standing

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stand was before the 12th century

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