What does Stand mean?
Definitions for Stand
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Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word Stand.
Princeton's WordNet
base, pedestal, standnoun
a support or foundation
"the base of the lamp"
standnoun
the position where a thing or person stands
standnoun
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
"they cut down a stand of trees"
standnoun
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
"a bedside stand"
rack, standnoun
a support for displaying various articles
"the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
stand, standstill, tie-upnoun
an interruption of normal activity
point of view, viewpoint, stand, standpointnoun
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"
stall, stand, sales boothnoun
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
standnoun
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
"a one-night stand"
standnoun
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
bandstand, outdoor stage, standnoun
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
standverb
a defensive effort
"the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
stand, stand upverb
be standing; be upright
"We had to stand for the entire performance!"
standverb
be in some specified state or condition
"I stand corrected"
standverb
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
"We stand on common ground"
stand, remain firmverb
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
"I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put upverb
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"
standverb
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
"Where do you stand on the War?"
standverb
remain inactive or immobile
"standing water"
standverb
be in effect; be or remain in force
"The law stands!"
standverb
be tall; have a height of; copula
"She stands 6 feet tall"
stand, stand up, place uprightverb
put into an upright position
"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
resist, stand, fendverb
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"
standverb
be available for stud services
"male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"
Wiktionary
standnoun
A defensive position or effort.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
They took a firm stand against copyright infringement.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A period of performance in a given location or venue.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
He set the music upon the stand and began to play.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.
She took the stand and quietly answered questions.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A particular grove or other group of trees or shrubs.
This stand of pines is older than the one next to it.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A contiguous group of trees sufficiently uniform in age-class distribution, composition, and structure, and growing on a site of sufficiently uniform quality, to be a distinguishable unit.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A standstill, a motionless state, as of someone confused, or a hunting dog who has found game.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
To be upright, support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
Here I stand, wondering what to do next.
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
To rise to one's feet; to stand up.
Stand up, walk to the refrigerator, and get your own snack.
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
To remain motionless.
Do not leave your car standing in the road.
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
To act as an umpire.
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
To undergo; withstand; hold up.
The works of Shakespeare have stood the test of time.
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
To tolerate.
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
To place in an upright or standing position.
He stood the broom in a corner and took a break.
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
To seek election.
He is standing for election to the local council
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
Of a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait: taxi stand.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
grandstand
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A partnership.
Etymology: From standaz.
standnoun
A single set, as of arms.
Etymology: From standaz.
standverb
to be valid.
What I said yesterday still stands.
Etymology: From standaz.
Webster Dictionary
Standnoun
to be at rest in an erect position; to be fixed in an upright or firm position
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to be supported on the feet, in an erect or nearly erect position; -- opposed to lie, sit, kneel, etc
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to continue upright in a certain locality, as a tree fixed by the roots, or a building resting on its foundation
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to occupy or hold a place; to have a situation; to be situated or located; as, Paris stands on the Seine
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to cease from progress; not to proceed; to stop; to pause; to halt; to remain stationary
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to remain without ruin or injury; to hold good against tendencies to impair or injure; to be permanent; to endure; to last; hence, to find endurance, strength, or resources
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to maintain one's ground; to be acquitted; not to fail or yield; to be safe
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to adhere to fixed principles; to maintain moral rectitude; to keep from falling into error or vice
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to have or maintain a position, order, or rank; to be in a particular relation; as, Christian charity, or love, stands first in the rank of gifts
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to be consistent; to agree; to accord
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to hold a course at sea; as, to stand from the shore; to stand for the harbor
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to offer one's self, or to be offered, as a candidate
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to stagnate; not to flow; to be motionless
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to measure when erect on the feet
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to be or remain as it is; to continue in force; to have efficacy or validity; to abide
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standnoun
to appear in court
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
to endure; to sustain; to bear; as, I can not stand the cold or the heat
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
to resist, without yielding or receding; to withstand
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
to abide by; to submit to; to suffer
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
to set upright; to cause to stand; as, to stand a book on the shelf; to stand a man on his feet
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
to be at the expense of; to pay for; as, to stand a treat
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
the act of standing
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
a halt or stop for the purpose of defense, resistance, or opposition; as, to come to, or to make, a stand
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
a place or post where one stands; a place where one may stand while observing or waiting for something
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
a station in a city or town where carriages or wagons stand for hire; as, a cab stand
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
a raised platform or station where a race or other outdoor spectacle may be viewed; as, the judge's or the grand stand at a race course
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
a small table; also, something on or in which anything may be laid, hung, or placed upright; as, a hat stand; an umbrella stand; a music stand
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
a place where a witness stands to testify in court
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
the situation of a shop, store, hotel, etc.; as, a good, bad, or convenient stand for business
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
rank; post; station; standing
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
a state of perplexity or embarrassment; as, to be at a stand what to do
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
a young tree, usually reserved when other trees are cut; also, a tree growing or standing upon its own root, in distinction from one produced from a scion set in a stock, either of the same or another kind of tree
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Standverb
a weight of from two hundred and fifty to three hundred pounds, -- used in weighing pitch
Etymology: [OE. standen; AS. standan; akin to OFries. stonda, stn, D. staan, OS. standan, stn, OHG. stantan, stn, G. stehen, Icel. standa, Dan. staae, Sw. st, Goth. standan, Russ. stoiate, L. stare, Gr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand, sth^nai to stand, Skr. sth. 163. Cf. Assist, Constant, Contrast, Desist, Destine, Ecstasy, Exist, Interstice, Obstacle, Obstinate, Prest, n., Rest remainder, Solstice, Stable, a. & n., Staff, Stage, Stall, n., Stamen, Stanchion, Stanza, State, n., Statute, Stead, Steed, Stool, Stud of horses, Substance, System.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Stand
stand, v.i. to cease to move: to be stationary: to occupy a certain position: to stagnate: to be at rest: to be fixed in an upright position, to be erect, to be on the feet—as opposed to sit, lie, kneel, &c.: to become or remain erect: to have a position or rank: to be in a particular state, to be with relation to something else: to maintain an attitude: to be fixed or firm: to keep one's ground: to remain unimpaired: to endure, to be consistent: to consist: to depend or be supported: to offer one's self as a candidate: to have a certain direction: to hold a course at sea.—v.t. to endure: to sustain: to suffer: to abide by: to be at the expense of, to offer and pay for:—pa.t. and pa.p. stood.—ns. Stand′er; Stand′er-by (Shak.), a spectator; Stand′er-up, one who stands up or who takes a side.—adj. Stand′ing, established: settled: permanent: fixed: stagnant: being erect.—n. continuance: existence: place to stand in: position in society: a right or capacity to sue or maintain an action.—n. Stand′ing-ground, a place on which to stand, any basis or principle on which one rests.—n.pl. Stand′ing-or′ders, the name given to permanent regulations made by either House of Parliament for the conduct of its proceedings, and enduring from parliament to parliament unless rescinded.—ns. Stand′ing-pool (Shak.), a pool of stagnant water; Stand′ing-rig′ging, the ropes in a ship that remain fixed; Stand′ing-room, place in which to stand.—n.pl. Stand′ing-stones, monoliths of unhewn stone, erected singly or in groups.—n. Stand′ish, a standing dish for pen and ink.—adj. Stand′-off, holding others off, reserved—also Stand′-off′ish.—ns. Stand′-off′ishness, a distant, reserved, and haughty manner; Stand′-pipe, a vertical pipe at a reservoir, into which the water is pumped up so as to give it a head: a small pipe inserted into an opening in a water-main: a pipe permitting expansion, as of hot water: a pipe sufficiently high for its contents to be forced into a boiler against the steam-pressure; Stand′-point, a station or position from which objects are viewed: a basis or fundamental principle according to which things are compared and judged; Stand′still, a standing without moving forward: a stop.—adj. Stand′-up, standing erect: done standing, noting a fair boxing-match.—Stand against, to resist; Stand by, to support; Stand fast, to be unmoved; Stand fire, to remain steady under the fire of an enemy—also figuratively; Stand for, to be a candidate for: (naut.) to direct the course towards; Stand from, to direct the course from; Stand in, to cost; Stand in with, to have a secret understanding with, as policemen with publicans; Stand low (print.), to fall short of the standard height; Stand off, to keep at a distance: to direct the course from: (Shak.) to forbear compliance or intimacy; Stand off and on, to sail away from shore and then towards it; Stand on, to continue on the same tack or course: (Shak.) to be satisfied or convinced of; Stand one's ground, to maintain one's position; Stand out, to project, to be prominent: not to comply, to refuse to yield; Stand to, to agree to, adhere to, abide by, maintain; Stand together, to agree, to be consistent with; Stand trial, not to give up without trial; Stand under (Shak.), to undergo, to sustain; Stand up, to rise from a sitting posture; Stand up for, to support or attempt to defend; Stand upon (B.), to attack; Stand up to, to meet face to face, to fulfil manfully; Stand up with, to dance with as a partner; Stand with, to be consistent. [A.S. standan; Goth. standan, Ger. stehen; cf. Gr. histanai, to place, L. stāre, to stand.]
Stand
stand, n. a place where one stands or remains for any purpose: a place beyond which one does not go, the highest or ultimate point: an erection for spectators at races, &c.: the place of a witness in court: something on which anything rests, a frame for glasses, &c.: a stop, obstruction, rest, quiescence: a state of cessation from action, motion, or business: a state of perplexity or hesitation: a difficulty, resistance.—Be at a stand, to stop on account of doubt or difficulty: to hesitate, to be perplexed; Make a stand, to halt and offer resistance; Put to a stand, to stop, arrest.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
stand
The act of opposing. Thus, troops that do not yield or give way, are said to make a stand.
Editors Contribution
stand
A type of structure and product created and designed in various colors, materials, mechanisms, shapes, sizes and styles.
The market stand was designed for the traders to sell their goods efficiently.
Submitted by MaryC on January 11, 2020stand
Be stable on our feet.
His mother is 120 and can walk, stand, move about and jog, she is active, does gardening and works.
Submitted by MaryC on January 11, 2020
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The numerical value of Stand in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
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The numerical value of Stand in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of Stand in a Sentence
The President is derelict in his duty, having repeatedly said he lacks the authority to extend the CDC’s eviction moratorium, then extending it anyway, his actions on the border represent a negligence in keeping America secure.We need to cut this off at the pass now and show we will not stand for clearly unconstitutional actions.
In the midst of such profound anguish, one memory fills us with hope, when evil showed its hideous face, Americans of all walks of life rose up -- and they did, they rose up -- they defied fear, they stared down death to protect the innocent. And stand tall they did just for righteous and for good.
What is clear is the public deserves answers as to why Luis Magana donors are helping to hand out hundreds of millions of dollars of pandemic money, and they deserve full transparency, using a pandemic to curry political favor with wealthy contributors is exactly the cynical swampiness that Americans cant stand about Washington. We will look into whether or not the closed door meetings violated Montanas open meetings law, but GovernorBullockowes the citizens of Montana as much transparency as possible when theres a potential public health emergency.
However, we do not recognize any reservations or addendums to that agreement, we will work with our international partners to sideline those who stand in the way of peace, drawing upon the full range of our multilateral and bilateral tools.
We can no longer talk about the past and the past elections -- no matter where you stand on that issue, no matter where you stand, it is over.
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- opstaan, staan, verdraAfrikaans
- وقفArabic
- dayanmaq, durmaqAzerbaijani
- тороуBashkir
- стаяць, пастаяцьBelarusian
- стояBulgarian
- দাঁড়ানোBengali
- estar dret, posar-se dretCatalan, Valencian
- zastávka, pozice, stánek, stojan, stát, postavit, vystát, přestátCzech
- статиOld Church Slavonic, Church Slavonic, Old Bulgarian
- vidneskranke, bevoksning, stand, holdeplads, standpunkt, tribune, estrade, stade, stå, rejse, stille, sætte, udholde, udstå, klare, holdeDanish
- Zeugenstand, Standpunkt, Ständer, Stativ, Stand, Kiosk, stehen, aufstehen, bestehen, durchstehen, stellen, aufstellen, kandidieren, ausstehen, aushalten, abstellen, hinstellenGerman
- tsitrɛ, tsoEwe
- κιόσκι, στέκομαι, στάσηGreek
- stativoEsperanto
- postura, puesto, posición, mantener, permanecer, levantar, poner, estar parado, pararse, soportar, estar de pie, levantarseSpanish
- seismaEstonian
- پا شدن, ایست, وایسادن, ایستادن, برخاستن, وایسوندنPersian
- tuki, teline, kanta, aitio, todistajanaitio, koju, koppi, metsikkö, paikka, asema, kummissaan, ymmällään, kannanotto, jakso, seisominen, lava, tiski, siemenpuu, seisonta, ihmetys, [[toimia]] [[tuomarina]], tuomaroida, seistä, päteä, pyrkiä, [[olla]] [[ehdokkaana]], seisoa, nousta, [[olla]] [[vaarassa]], sietää, kestää, olla voimassa, [[asettaa]] [[pystyyn]], [[olla]] [[vastaan]], vastustaa, suunnata, [[nousta]] [[seisoa, [[olla]] [[mahdollisuus]], [[nousta]] [[ylös]], tuomitaFinnish
- piédestal, socle, étal, stand, se tenir debout, se lever, être deboutFrench
- steanWestern Frisian
- seasIrish
- seas, fuilingScottish Gaelic
- ficar, estar, poñerse de pé, permanecer, pórse de péGalician
- עמדה, לַעַמוֹדHebrew
- खड़ा होनाHindi
- stand, állvány, áll, állít, felállít, feláll, kiáll, jelölteti magátHungarian
- տաղավար, կրպակ, կանգնել, դիմանալ, կանգնեցնելArmenian
- berdiriIndonesian
- stativoIdo
- standaIcelandic
- stare in piedi, sostare, sopportare, durare, soffrire, subire, appoggiare, entrare in lizza, alzarsi, stare fermo, arbitrare, tollerare, resistere, mettere in piedi, sostenere, mettere ritto, collocare, candidarsiItalian
- 立場, 木立ち, 屋台, スタンド, 証言台, 売店, 停留所, 立つ, 我慢する, 大目にみる, 立てる, 突っ立つ, 耐える, 立たすJapanese
- პოზიცია, დგომაGeorgian
- тұруKazakh
- ឈរKhmer
- 서다Korean
- وهستان, ههستان, راوهستان, به پێوه, ههڵسان, به راوهستانKurdish
- турууKyrgyz
- stō, surgoLatin
- stoenLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- ຍືນLao
- stovėtiLithuanian
- stāvētLatvian
- porotētekeMāori
- став, статив, потпора, штанд, тезга, постојка, сталак, застој, стојалиште, поставува, застанува, стои, станува, суди, издржува, поднесува, трпи, се кандидира, истрпуваMacedonian
- зогсохMongolian
- उभं राहनेMarathi
- berdiri, tahanMalay
- ရပ်Burmese
- standplaats, standpunt, kraam, sokkel, positie, bosschage, stand, staander, statief, overeind, staan, doorstaan, uitstaan, zetten, opstaan, neerzetten, weerstaan, verdragen, stellenDutch
- reise seg, stå opp, motstå, reise opp, stå, bli stående, tåleNorwegian
- sizį́Navajo, Navaho
- stać, wstawaćPolish
- posto, apoio, estande, barraca, posição, amparo, encosto, barraquinha, permanecer, estar, [[pôr]]-[[se]] [[de]] [[pé]], parar, aguentar, passar por, tolerar, candidatar-se, encostar, levantar, ficar, erguer, suportar, ficar de péPortuguese
- star en pes, star siRomansh
- arboret, ridica, fi supus, sta, sta în picioareRomanian
- ларёк, палатка, стоянка, пост, позиция, сопротивление, пьедестал, консоль, стойка, стенд, киоск, подставка, этажерка, подпора, штатив, стеллаж, выдерживать, выдержать, баллотироваться, вставать, вынести, ставить, поставить, стоять, встать, выстоять, выноситьRussian
- стајати, stajati, izdržati, ustati, trpeti, postavitiSerbo-Croatian
- අමිශ්ර ගොන්නSinhala, Sinhalese
- stojan, stáťSlovak
- statiSlovene
- rriAlbanian
- emaSouthern Sotho
- ställ, stativ, ställning, position, vittnesbås, stå, ställa sig uppSwedish
- msimamo, misimamoSwahili
- истоданTajik
- ยืน, ลุกThai
- durmakTurkmen
- ayakta durmak, durmakTurkish
- торыргаTatar
- ti'aTahitian
- стоятиUkrainian
- کھڑا ہوناUrdu
- turmoqUzbek
- đứngVietnamese
- שטייןYiddish
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