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Synonyms for stand

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noun · a support or foundation

“the base of the lamp”

noun · a support for displaying or holding various articles

“the newspapers were arranged on a rack”

noun · an interruption of normal activity
noun · a mental position from which things are viewed

“we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians”

noun · a booth where articles are displayed for sale
stallsales booth
noun · a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
bandstandoutdoor stage
verb · be standing; be upright

“We had to stand for the entire performance!”

verb · hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

“I am standing my ground and won't give in!”

remain firm
verb · put up with something or somebody unpleasant

“I cannot bear his constant criticism”

verb · put into an upright position

“Can you stand the bookshelf up?”

stand upplace upright
verb · withstand the force of something

“The trees resisted her”

Opposites of stand