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Dictionary definition for: Stand
1. (n) a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"
2. (v) be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
3. (v) be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected"
4. (n) the position where a thing or person stands
5. (v) occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on common ground"
6. (n) a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; "they cut down a stand of trees"
7. (v) hold one''s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; "I am standing my ground and won''t give in!"
8. (n) a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a bedside stand"
9. (n) a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
10. (v) have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?"
11. (v) put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "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"
12. (n) an interruption of normal activity
13. (n) a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians" "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"
14. (v) remain inactive or immobile; "standing water"
15. (n) a booth where articles are displayed for sale
16. (v) be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!"
17. (v) be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall"
18. (n) a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; "a one-night stand"
19. (n) tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
20. (v) put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
21. (v) withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her" "stand the test of time" "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"
22. (n) a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
23. (n) a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
24. (v) be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"
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