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Synonyms for stand

Noun

1. base, pedestal, stand, support
usage: a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"
2. stand, position, place
usage: the position where a thing or person stands
3. stand, vegetation, flora
usage: a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; "they cut down a stand of trees"
4. stand, table
usage: a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a bedside stand"
5. rack, stand, support
usage: a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
6. stand, standstill, tie-up, stop, halt
usage: an interruption of normal activity
7. point of view, viewpoint, stand, standpoint, position, stance, posture
usage: 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"
8. stall, stand, sales booth, booth
usage: a booth where articles are displayed for sale
9. stand, stop, stopover, layover
usage: a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; "a one-night stand"
10. stand, stands, tiered seats
usage: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
11. bandstand, outdoor stage, stand, platform
usage: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
12. stand, defense, defence, defensive measure
usage: a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"

Verb

1. stand, stand up, rest, stand up
usage: be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
2. stand, be, stand for, stand out, stand out, stand by, stand by, stand firm
usage: be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected"
3. stand, be
usage: occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on common ground"
4. stand, remain firm, resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
usage: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
5. stand, judge
usage: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?"
6. digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up, permit, allow, let, countenance
usage: 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"
7. stand, stay, remain, rest
usage: remain inactive or immobile; "standing water"
8. stand, continue
usage: be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!"
9. stand, measure
usage: be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall"
10. stand, stand up, place upright, put, set, place, pose, position, lay
usage: put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
11. resist, stand, fend, fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend
usage: 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"
12. stand, serve, service
usage: be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"
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