stand

(n) a support or foundation
- the base of the lamp
pedestal, base,
(n) the position where a thing or person stands
(n) a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
- they cut down a stand of trees
(n) a small table for holding articles of various kinds
- a bedside stand
(n) a support for displaying various articles
- the newspapers were arranged on a rack
rack,
(n) an interruption of normal activity standstill, tie-up,
(n) a mental position from which things are viewed
- we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
- teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
point of view, standpoint, viewpoint,
(n) a booth where articles are displayed for sale sales booth, stall,
(n) a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
- a one-night stand
(n) tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
(n) a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air bandstand, outdoor stage,
(n) a defensive effort
- the army made a final stand at the Rhone

(v) be standing; be upright
- We had to stand for the entire performance!
stand up,
(v) be in some specified state or condition
- I stand corrected
(v) occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
- We stand on common ground
(v) hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
- I am standing my ground and won't give in!
remain firm,
(v) put up with something or somebody unpleasant
- I cannot bear his constant criticism
- The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
- he learned to tolerate the heat
- She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
brook, endure, tolerate, abide, stomach, bear, digest, stick out, put up, suffer, support,
(v) have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
- Where do you stand on the War?
(v) remain inactive or immobile
- standing water
(v) be in effect; be or remain in force
- The law stands!
(v) be tall; have a height of; copula
- She stands 6 feet tall
(v) put into an upright position
- Can you stand the bookshelf up?
place upright, stand up,
(v) withstand the force of something
- The trees resisted her
- stand the test of time
- The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
fend, resist,
(v) be available for stud services
- male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females

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sit sit down lie relent soften yield

stab stag star stay

stack Stael staff stage stagy staid stain stair stake stale stalk stall stamp staph stare stark Starr start stash state stave stays

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