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Meaning of the word stand in English

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stand

US /stænd/
UK /stænd/
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Verb

1.

have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet

Example:
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Please stand when the judge enters.
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He had to stand for hours during the concert.
Synonym:
riseget upbe on one's feetremain uprightbe erect
2.

place, set, or erect in an upright position

Example:
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He stood the ladder against the wall.
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She stood the vase on the table.
Synonym:
placeputseterectposition
3.

be in a particular place or position

Example:
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The house stands on a hill overlooking the sea.
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A tall oak tree stands in the middle of the field.
Synonym:
be locatedbe situatedbe positionedrestbe
4.

be able to tolerate or endure (something)

Example:
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I can't stand his constant complaining.
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She can't stand the sight of blood.
Synonym:
tolerateendurebearput up withabide

Noun

1.

a raised platform or structure on which a person or thing may rest or be placed

Example:
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The microphone was placed on a stand.
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She bought a new cake stand for the party.
Synonym:
rackholderbaseframesupport
2.

a position or attitude adopted in an argument or debate

Example:
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What's your stand on this issue?
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He took a firm stand against the new policy.
Synonym:
stancepositionviewpointopinionattitude
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