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Meaning of stand
The primary meaning of the word "stand" is to be in an upright position on one's feet.
Etymology of stand
The word "stand" has its roots in Old English "standan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "stāniz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "stā-"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially with the meaning "to be in a standing position" and later developing additional meanings such as "to resist" or "to endure"
Synonyms
remain
stay
endure
persist
continue
abide
bear
withstand
resist
tolerate
suffer
hold
pose
position
place
sit
rise
arise
get up
mount
ascend
stay put
stay back
stay on
stay up
uphold
maintain
keep
support
prop
hold up
brace
stabilize
steady
firm
fix
establish
set
settle
locate
station
post
garrison
deploy
emplace.
Definitions
- To be in an upright position on one's feet, supported by one's legs
- To be in a particular position or location, either physically or metaphorically
- To have or take a particular attitude or stance, either physically or metaphorically
- To be able to withstand or resist something, such as a challenge or a difficult situation
- To be valid or acceptable, often in a legal or official sense
Usage Examples
- She stood up to greet her guests.
- The company will stand by its decision to invest in the new project.
- The tree stood tall despite the strong winds.
- He stood firm in his refusal to back down.
- The law will stand until it is repealed.