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stands
verb(stand)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Synonyms: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate,
stands
noun(stand)
a support or foundation
Synonyms: base, pedestal,
stands
noun(stand)
an interruption of normal activity
Synonyms: standstill, tie-up,
stands
noun(stand)
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
Synonyms: sales booth, stall,
stands
noun(stand)
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
Synonyms: bandstand, outdoor stage,
stands
verb(stand)
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
Synonyms: remain firm,
Antonyms: yield,
Examples:
I am standing my ground and won't give in!.
stands
noun(stand)
a support for displaying various articles
Synonyms: rack,
stands
noun(stand)
a mental position from which things are viewed
Synonyms: point of view, standpoint, viewpoint,
stands
verb(stand)
withstand the force of something
Synonyms: fend, resist,
Examples:
Stand the test of time.
stands
verb(stand)
put into an upright position
Synonyms: place upright, stand up,
Examples:
Can you stand the bookshelf up?.
stands
verb(stand)
be standing; be upright
Synonyms: stand up,
Antonyms: sit, lie,
Examples:
We had to stand for the entire performance!.
stands
noun(stand)
a defensive effort
Examples:
The army made a final stand at the Rhone.
stands
noun(stand)
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
Examples:
They cut down a stand of trees.
stands
noun(stand)
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
Examples:
A bedside stand.
stands
noun(stand)
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
Examples:
A one-night stand.
stands
verb(stand)
be available for stud services
stands
verb(stand)
be in effect; be or remain in force
Examples:
The law stands!.
stands
verb(stand)
be in some specified state or condition
Examples:
I stand corrected.
stands
verb(stand)
be tall; have a height of; copula
Examples:
She stands 6 feet tall.
stands
verb(stand)
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
Examples:
Where do you stand on the War?.
stands
verb(stand)
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
Examples:
We stand on common ground.
stands
verb(stand)
remain inactive or immobile
Examples:
Standing water.
stands
noun(stand)
the position where a thing or person stands
stands
noun(stand)
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

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