stand

(noun) a support or foundation. Synonyms: base, pedestal. Examples: "The base of the lamp."

(noun) the position where a thing or person stands.

(noun) a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area. Examples: "They cut down a stand of trees."

(noun) a small table for holding articles of various kinds. Examples: "A bedside stand."

(noun) a support for displaying various articles. Synonyms: rack. Examples: "The newspapers were arranged on a rack."

(noun) an interruption of normal activity. Synonyms: standstill, tie-up.

(noun) a mental position from which things are viewed. Synonyms: point of view, viewpoint, standpoint. Examples: "We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the russians." "Teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events."

(noun) a booth where articles are displayed for sale. Synonyms: stall, sales booth.

(noun) a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance. Examples: "A one-night stand."

(noun) tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade).

(noun) a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air. Synonyms: bandstand, outdoor stage.

(noun) a defensive effort. Examples: "The army made a final stand at the rhone."

(verb) be standing; be upright. Synonyms: stand up. Examples: "We had to stand for the entire performance!."

(verb) be in some specified state or condition. Examples: "I stand corrected."

(verb) occupy a place or location, also metaphorically. Examples: "We stand on common ground."

(verb) hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright. Synonyms: remain firm. Examples: "I am standing my ground and won't give in!."

(verb) put up with something or somebody unpleasant. Synonyms: digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up. Examples: "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."

(verb) have or maintain a position or stand on an issue. Examples: "Where do you stand on the war?."

(verb) remain inactive or immobile. Examples: "Standing water."

(verb) be in effect; be or remain in force. Examples: "The law stands!."

(verb) be tall; have a height of; copula. Examples: "She stands 6 feet tall."

(verb) put into an upright position. Synonyms: stand up, place upright. Examples: "Can you stand the bookshelf up?."

(verb) withstand the force of something. Synonyms: resist, fend. Examples: "The trees resisted her." "Stand the test of time." "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow."

(verb) be available for stud services. Examples: "Male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females."