stand

Noun
  1. A support or foundation (synset 102800851)
    "the base of the lamp"
  2. The position where a thing or person stands (synset 108671281)
  3. A growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area (synset 108455376)
    "they cut down a stand of trees"
  4. A small table for holding articles of various kinds (synset 104308138)
    "a bedside stand"
  5. A support for displaying various articles (synset 104044916)
    "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
  6. An interruption of normal activity (synset 107380745)
  7. A mental position from which things are viewed (synset 106220098)
    "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"
  8. A booth where articles are displayed for sale (synset 104306353)
  9. A stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance (synset 101058977)
    "a one-night stand"
  10. Tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) (synset 104307879)
  11. A platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air (synset 102790007)
  12. A defensive effort (synset 100962962)
    "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
Verb
  1. Be standing;
    Be upright (synset 201548893)
    "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
  2. Be in some specified state or condition (synset 202617408)
    "I stand corrected"
  3. Occupy a place or location, also metaphorically (synset 202740363)
    "We stand on common ground"
  4. Hold one's ground;
    Maintain a position;
    Be steadfast or upright (synset 202707980)
    "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
  5. Put up with something or somebody unpleasant (synset 200670017)
    "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"
  6. Have or maintain a position or stand on an issue (synset 200672910)
    "Where do you stand on the War?"
  7. Remain inactive or immobile (synset 202712985)
    "standing water"
  8. Be in effect;
    Be or remain in force (synset 202708878)
    "The law stands!"
  9. Be tall;
    Have a height of;
    Copula (synset 202708228)
    "She stands 6 feet tall"
  10. Put into an upright position (synset 201549550)
    "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
  11. Withstand the force of something (synset 201118334)
    "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"
  12. Be available for stud services (synset 201430836)
    "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"

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