Stand

verb

stænd

Noun

a defensive effort
“the army made a final stand at the Rhone”
Type of:DefenceDefense
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
“they cut down a stand of trees”
Type of:FloraBotanyVegetation
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
“a bedside stand”
Type of:Table
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
“a one-night stand”
Type of:LayoverStopoverStop
a support or foundation
Similar:Base Pedestal
Type of:Support
an interruption of normal activity
Similar:StandstillTie-up
Type of:HaltStop
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
Similar:Stall
Type of:Booth
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
Similar:Bandstand
Type of:Platform
a support for displaying various articles
Similar:Rack
Type of:Support
a mental position from which things are viewed
Similar:StandpointViewpoint
Type of:PositionPostureStance
the position where a thing or person stands
Type of:PlacePosition
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

be standing; be upright
“We had to stand for the entire performance!”
Type of:Rest
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
“I am standing my ground and won't give in!”
Type of:ResistWithstand
withstand the force of something
“stand the test of time”
Similar:FendResist
Type of:OpposeDefendFight
put into an upright position
“Can you stand the bookshelf up?”
Type of:SetLayPut
be in some specified state or condition
“I stand corrected”
Type of:Be
be in effect; be or remain in force
“The law stands!”
Type of:Continue
be tall; have a height of; copula
“She stands 6 feet tall”
Type of:Measure
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
“Where do you stand on the War?”
Type of:EvaluateJudge
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
“We stand on common ground”
Type of:Be
remain inactive or immobile
“standing water”
Type of:StayRestRemain
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Similar:Abide Bear Brook Digest Endure
Type of:AllowCountenanceLet
be available for stud services
Type of:ServeService