Antonyms for stand
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : stand |
| Phonetic Transcription : stænd |
Definition of stand
Origin :- Old English standan (class VI strong verb; past tense stod, past participle standen), from Proto-Germanic *sta-n-d- (cf. Old Norse standa, Old Saxon and Gothic standan, Old High German stantan, Swedish stå, Dutch staan, German stehen), from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet).
- Sense of "to exist, be present" is attested from c.1300. Meaning "to pay for as a treat" is from 1821. Phrase stands to reason (1620) is from earlier stands (is constant) with reason. Phrase stand pat is originally from poker (1882); stand down in the military sense of "go off duty" is first recorded 1916. Standing ovation attested by 1968; standing army is from c.1600.
- noun position, opinion
- noun base, stage
- verb be or get upright
- verb be in force, exist
- Yet it is a satisfaction to do what I can to let you know the position in which I stand.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Mrs. Wybert, you was in Montana long enough to know how I stand there?
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Never mind me, mother; I'm young and strong, I can stand work—but it's hard on you.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Upon this as a platform of purpose and of action we can stand together.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- Let us realize the importance of the attitude in which we stand before the world.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- But as Philip obeyed her words, he saw her move suddenly and stand by Emilia's side.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- One cannot stand in this presence and be unmindful of the tremendous responsibility.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- Not to stand in his way if he gets a chance of going abroad.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- To accept their nomination and stand as a Rural District Councillor!
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- S'pose you stand up there in the door with your back to the clearin'.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
Synonyms for stand
- angle
- attitude
- be erect
- be located
- be on feet
- be situated
- be valid
- be vertical
- belief
- belong
- board
- booth
- bracket
- carriage
- cock
- continue
- counter
- dais
- determination
- dispose
- endure
- erect
- fill
- frame
- gantry
- grandstand
- halt
- hold
- jump up
- last
- locate
- mount
- notion
- obtain
- occupy
- pause
- place
- platform
- poise
- pose
- position
- prevail
- put
- rack
- rank
- remain
- rest
- rise
- sentiment
- set
- settle
- slant
- sound
- staging
- stall
- stance
- standpoint
- station
- stay
- stop
- support
- table
- take up
- twist
- two cents' worth
- view
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