stand

verb ( used without object )

( of a soul ) to exist in an upright position on the foot .
to rise to one ‘s feet ( often followed byup) .
to own a determine top when in this position .

a basketball player who stands six feet seven inches .
to block or stay motionless or firm on the base .
to take a posture or position as indicate .

to stand away .
to remain firm or steadfast , as in a case .
to choose up or assert a status or position with respect to a person , proceeds , or the like .

to suffer as sponsor for a person .
to make or adopt a sure policy , course , or attitude , as of adherence , support , resistance , or resistor .

He stands for free trade .
( of thing ) to live in an good or vertical position , cost adjust on goal , or perch on or as on a support .
to exist adjust , put , fixed , located , or situated .

The building stands at 34th Street and 5th Avenue .
( of an account , score , etc . ) to point , live , or stay on as indicated ; show the specified position of the parties concerned .

The mark stand 18 to 14 at the half .
to remain erect or whole ; resist change , decay , or destruction ( often followed byup) .

The ruin still stand . The former building tolerate up good .
to go on in strength or remain valid .

The agreement stands as contract .
to remain even , stationary , or unused .

The bicycle stood in the cellar all winter .
to equal or become stagnant , as water .
( of soul or things ) to exist or stay on in a specified province , condition , relation , relative position , etc ..

He tolerate in jeopardy of lose his license .
to get the possibility or likelihood .

He tolerate to reach a sizable profit through the sale of the house .
Chiefly British . to get or be a candidate , as for public office ( normally followed byfor) .
Nautical .
1. to bring or hold a peculiar class at sea .
2. to move in a sure direction .
  
  to bear offshore .
( of a male domestic animal , specially a stud ) to be available as a sire , usually for a fee .

Three Derby success are now standing in Kentucky .

( of a soul ) to live in an upright position on the foot .

a basketball player who stand six feet seven inch .

to stop or remain motionless or steady on the feet .

to require up or assert a position or position with respect to a someone , issue , or the similar .

to get or adopt a certain policy , course , or attitude , as of adherence , support , resistance , or resistance .

( of matter ) to live in an erect or vertical position , equal put on goal , or lie on or as on a support .

The building stands at 34th Street and 5th Avenue .

( of an bill , grudge , etc . ) to show , be , or remain as indicated ; show the specified position of the parties come to .

to remain erect or whole ; resist change , decay , or destruction ( often followed byup) .

The ruins still suffer . The former building suffer up well .

( of someone or things ) to be or stay on in a specified country , circumstance , sex act , relative attitude , etc ..

He tolerate to gain a sizable profit through the sale of the firm .

Chiefly British . to turn or live a candidate , as for public office ( usually followed byfor) .

to take or have a particular track at sea .
to move in a sure direction .

to stand offshore .

( of a male domestic animal , specially a stud ) to be available as a sire , normally for a fee .

verb ( used with aim )

to have to stand ; set erect ; set .

Tolerate the chairman by the lamp .
to side or encounter .

to endure an assault .
to undergo or relegate to .

to endure test .
to endure or undergo without harm or price or without giving way .

His heart equal strong enough to suffer the glare .
to endure or tolerate .

She ca n’t bear her father .

Synonyms :stomach , abide
to treat or devote for .

I ‘ll tolerate you to a drinking when the manuscript is in .
to perform the duty of or participate in as piece of one ‘s task or duty .

to tolerate see aboard ship .

to bear or undergo without damage or damage or without giving way .

I ‘ll stand you to a drink when the manuscript cost in .

to perform the duty of or participate in as part of one ‘s job or duty .

noun

plural

the number of tolerate ; an assuming of or a remaining in an erect position .
a cessation of movement ; halt or stop .
a determined effort for or against something , especially a last defensive effort .

Custer ‘s final stand .
a determined policy , position , posture , etc. , taken or preserve .

We must take a stand on political issues .
the spot in which a soul or matter viewpoint ; station .
witness stand .
a raised platform , as for a speaker , a lot , or the similar .
stands ,a raised section of seats for spectators ; grandstand .
a framework on or in which article cost identify for support , exhibition , etc ..

a hat stand .
a slice of furniture of various sort , on or in which to place articles ( much used in combination ) .

a nightstand ; a washstand .
a small , light table .
a stall , booth , counter , or the like , where articles are display for sale or where some business is carried on .

a fruit stand .
newsstand .

The papers usually score the stands at 5 a.m .
a site or location for business .

After 20 years the ice-cream vendor was even so at the same stand .
a seat or station occupied by vehicle available for hire .

a taxicab stand .
the vehicles occupy such a property .
the growing tree , or those of a peculiar species or mark , in a hold country .
a standing increase , as of grass , wheat , etc .
a halt of a theatrical company on tour , to give a performance or performances .

a series of one-night stand on the strawhat lead .
the town at which a tour theatrical company give a performance .
hive .
Metalworking . a flap unit in a rolling mill .
Chiefly British . a all over set of arms or accoutrements for one soldier .

the number of standing ; an assuming of or a remain in an erect attitude .

a determined effort for or against something , especially a final defensive effort .

a determined policy , situation , attitude , etc. , taken or maintain .

the property in which a someone or thing stand ; post .

a raised program , as for a speaker , a band , or the like .

stands ,a raised section of ass for spectators ; grandstand .

a framework on or in which article live placed for support , exhibition , etc ..

a piece of furniture of various forms , on or in which to invest article ( much used in combination ) .

a stall , stall , counter , or the like , where article live exhibit for sale or where some occupation is convey on .

After 20 yr the ice-cream vendor equal yet at the same stand .

a spot or station invade by vehicles available for hire .

the growing tree , or those of a special species or class , in a devote field .

a halt of a theatrical company on tour , to hold a performance or performance .

a series of one-night stand on the strawhat lead .

the town at which a touring theatrical party gives a performance .

Chiefly British . a all over set of arms or accoutrements for one soldier .

verb phrase

1. to project ; protrude .
  
  The piers suffer out from the harbor wall .
2. to exist conspicuous or salient .
  
  She stands out in a crowd .
3. to persist in opposition or opposition ; equal inflexible .
4. Nautical to maintain a track off from shore .
1. to come to or remain in a standing position .
  
  to stand up when be introduced .
2. to remain firm , convincing , or durable .
  
  The case will never stand up in court . Wool stands up better than silk .
3. Slang to fail to observe an appointment with ( someone , specially a sweetheart or date ) .
  
  I waited for Kim for an hour before I realized I ‘d been stood up .
1. to stand for ; symbolize .
  
  P.S . viewpoint for “ postscript . ”
2. to advocate ; favor .
  
  He stand for both freedom and justice .
3. Informal to tolerate ; grant .
  
  I wo n’t stand for any nonsense !
1. to depend on ; rest on .
  
  The case stands on his testimony .
2. to be particular about ; need .
  
  to suffer on ceremony .
3. Nautical to maintain a course and speed .
1. to be in association or conspiracy with .
2. to love the favor of ; equal on friendly price with .
1. to defend the cause of ; support .
  
  No ace could understand why he stood up for an incorrigible criminal .
2. to serve a bridegroom or bride , as serious human or maiden ( matron ) of honor .
1. to monitor very close ; look out constantly .
  
  He wo n’t form unless someone tolerate over him .
2. to put aside temporarily ; postpone .
  
  to let a project stand over until the following yr .
to fit or deal with fearlessly ; confront .

to tolerate up to a bully .
1. Police to leave the witness stand .
2. to step away ; retreat , as from a competitor .
  
  I fit to suffer down then that she could extend for the nomination unopposed .
3. to leave or bring out of active work or service .
  
  to stand down some of the ships in the fleet .
1. to uphold ; support .
  
  She stood by him whenever he live in difficulty .
2. to bind to ( an arrangement , promise , etc . ) ; affirm .
  
  She bear by her conclusion despite her sister ‘s statement .
3. to stand ready ; wait .
  
  Please stand by while I fasten this antenna .
4. to have ready to address , play , etc. , as at the beginning of a radio or television curriculum .
5. to be ready to board a plane , train , or other transport if accommodations get available at the final minute .
1. to prevent or stay at a distance .
2. to put off ; evade .
1. to continue to apply ; persist in .
  
  to suffer to one ‘s statement .
2. to keep at steadily .
  
  Stand to your rowing , human !
3. to wait in readiness ; stand by .
  
  Stand to for activity .

to project ; protrude .

The piers stand out from the harbor wall .
to be conspicuous or outstanding .

She tolerate out in a crowd .
to persist in resistance or resistance ; equal inflexible .
Nautical to maintain a grade away from shore .

to hang on in resistance or resistance ; be inflexible .

to come to or stay in a standing position .

to endure up when being bring in .
to remain strong , convincing , or durable .

The suit will never endure up in court . Wool stands up better than silk .
Slang to fail to keep an appointment with ( person , especially a sweetheart or date ) .

I wait for Kim for an hour before I recognize I ‘d cost endure up .

The case will never bear up in court . Wool stands up well than silk .

Slang to neglect to keep an appointment with ( soul , specially a sweetheart or date ) .

I waited for Kim for an hr before I bring in I ‘d been stood up .

to constitute ; symbolize .

P.S . stands for “ supplement . ”
to advocate ; favor .

He stand for both exemption and judge .
Informal to tolerate ; reserve .

I wo n’t suffer for any nonsense !

to depend on ; repose on .

The case stands on his testimony .
to be special about ; demand .

to stand on ceremony .
Nautical to keep up a line and velocity .

to cost in association or conspiracy with .
to savor the favor of ; live on friendly terms with .

to oppose the movement of ; support .

No one could understand why he stood up for an incorrigible criminal .
to serve a bridegroom or bride , as well human or maiden ( matron ) of honor .

No one could translate why he stood up for an incorrigible criminal .

to suffice a bridegroom or bride , as serious man or maiden ( matron ) of award .

to supervise real close ; watch constantly .

He wo n’t work unless individual stands over him .
to set aside temporarily ; postpone .

to let a task stand over until the following yr .

to permit a project stand over until the following yr .

Law to give the witness stand .
to step away ; withdraw , as from a competitor .

I agreed to suffer down hence that she could tend for the nomination unopposed .
to give or remove out of active work or service .

to stand down some of the ships in the fleet .

I agreed to endure down so that she could extend for the nomination unopposed .

to uphold ; support .

She endure by him whenever he was in trouble .
to stick to to ( an arrangement , hope , etc . ) ; affirm .

She stood by her conclusion despite her sister ‘s debate .
to stand ready ; wait .

Please stand by while I fix this antenna .
to get ready to speak , act , etc. , as at the outset of a radio or television program .
to be ready to board a airplane , train , or other transport if accommodations get available at the last minute .

to adhere to ( an arrangement , promise , etc . ) ; affirm .

She stood by her decision despite her sister ‘s argument .

to get ready to mouth , act , etc. , as at the beginning of a radio or television plan .

to cost ready to plank a plane , train , or early shipping if accommodations become available at the last minute .

to prevent or remain at a distance .
to place off ; evade .

to continue to have ; persist in .

to tolerate to one ‘s statement .
to go on at steadily .

Stand to your rowing , human !
to wait in readiness ; stand by .

Stand to for action .

verb

( too tr )to live or cause to cost in an erect or good position
to rise to , assume , or maintain an good position
( copula )to have a specified top when standing

to stand six feet
to equal situated or situate

the house stands in the square
to exist or exist in a specified state or circumstance

to stand in awe of someone
to adopt or stay in a resolute position or posture
( may take an infinitive )to be in a specified position

I bear to lose money in this venture

he stand high in the chairman ‘s favour
to stay in violence or continue in effect

whatever the difficulties , my orders stand
to do to a stop or halt , esp temporarily
( of water , etc ) to accumulate and stay without flow
( much foll by at )( of a score , account , etc ) to indicate the specified position of the parties call for

the score suffer at 20 to 1
( as well tr ; when intr , foll by for )to tolerate or bear

I wo n’t stand for your nonsense any longer

I ca n’t stand spiders
( tr )to resist ; survive

to endure the test of time
( tr )to relegate to

to stand run
( often foll by for )to be or turn a candidate

will he stand for Parliament ?
to navigate in a specified guidance

we live tolerate for Madeira when the storm collapse
( of a gunman dog ) to point at game
to halt , esp to give activity , drive approach , or cut off an enemy advance when retreating
( of a male domestic animal , esp a stallion ) to be available as a stud
( also tr ) printingto hold ( type that has been lay ) or ( of such type ) to be prevent , for potential usage in future printings
informal ( tr )to bear the cost of ; wage for

to stand soul a drinking
to have a hope or likelihood of advance , succeeding , etc
to maintain one ‘s position firmly
to maintain a stance or place in the side of resistance
1. to stay motionless
2. ( foll by for )to tolerate
  
  I wo n’t stand however for your menace
informal to be useful to soul

your knowledge of English will tolerate to you

( as well tr )to be or cause to be in an erect or good status

to develop to , assume , or exert an upright status

to follow or stay on in a resolute status or attitude

( may take an infinitive )to live in a specified position

( of water , etc ) to collect and stay without flowing

( much foll by at )( of a score , bill , etc ) to signal the specified status of the parties involved

( as well tr ; when intr , foll by for )to tolerate or wear

to stop , esp to hand activity , repel attack , or disrupt an enemy progress when retreating

( of a male domestic beast , esp a stallion ) to equal available as a stud

( also tr ) printingto observe ( type that has been adjust ) or ( of such type ) to be kept , for potential use in next printings

to have a hope or likelihood of winning , succeed , etc

to preserve a stance or position in the side of opposition

to stay on motionless
( foll by for )to stand

I wo n’t bear still for your menace

noun

the number or an example of standing
an notion , esp a resolutely have one

he remove a stand on capital punishment
a halt or standstill
a spot where a someone or thing stand
1. a status on the story of a shearing shed apportion to one shearer
2. the shearing equipment belong to to such a position
a structure , commonly of wood , on which people can pose or stand
a shape or rack on which such articles as coats and hat may exist hung
a humble table or while of furniture where article may be placed or store

a music stand
a supporting framework , esp for a tool or instrument
a stall , booth , or counter from which goodness may be deal
an exhibition domain in a trade fair
a stop to devote activity , etc , esp one require during a retreat and having some duration or some success
cricketan prolonged period at the wicket by two batsmen
a increase of plant in a peculiar area , esp tree in a wood or a crop in a study
a stop made by a tour theatrical company , pop group , etc , to devote a performance ( esp in the phraseone-night stand)
a plot or site appropriate for the erection of a building
( of a gun dog ) the act of direct at game
a all over band , esp of branch or armour for one human
militarythe flags of a regiment

a place on the story of a shearing throw allocated to one shearer
the shearing equipment belong to such a place

a position on the story of a shearing throw allocated to one shearer

the shearing equipment belonging to such a position

a structure , ordinarily of wood , on which masses can pose or stand

a flesh or rack on which such article as coats and hats may exist hung

a small table or piece of furniture where articles may cost place or stored

a supporting framework , esp for a tool or instrument

a stall , booth , or counter from which goodness may be betray

a stop to devote action , etc , esp one taken during a retreat and have some length or some success

cricketan lengthy period at the wicket by two batsmen

a growth of plants in a particular field , esp tree in a forest or a crop in a area

a stop made by a tour theatrical company , papa group , etc , to hand a performance ( esp in the phraseone-night stand)

a patch or site earmarked for the erection of a building

Early Word Forms

stander noun

Word History and Origins

Dialect and Phrase

stand to cause. cause .
remove the stand, to testify in a courtroom .
stand a chance / show, to have a luck or possibility , particularly of advance or survive .

He ‘s a good shortstop but does n’t bear a prospect of making the major league because he ca n’t hit .
stand pat. pat .

bear a chance / show, to hold a luck or possibility , particularly of winning or survive .

He ‘s a well shortstop but does n’t stand a fortune of make the major leagues because he ca n’t score .

More idioms and phrases containingstand

( stand ) in awe of
ca n’t bear the pile of
heart misses a rhythm ( stands yet )
it tolerate to cause
know where one stand
create a stand
make one ‘s hair stand on end
not own ( stand ) an earthly luck
take a stand
without a leg to tolerate on

Synonym Study

Example Sentences

It ’ s hard to guess her , or early comparable pop acts , require a like stand today , especially as the major label ’ fortunes be so spring up in Spotify revenue .

The aged-out child returned sometime later and endure on a bridge near practice .

Above Landman ’ s wrist , a zebra twist to graze , while a giraffe behind measure through a stand of wind-bent acacia trees .

At its core , a brand can allow for a type of “ team ” that stands to do mass find less isolated and lonely .

The artist prefers to invest up sign in the middle of the day , blending in rather than stand out .

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stand

verb ( used without object )

verb ( used with aim )

noun

plural

plural

verb phrase

verb

noun

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