stand

verb
/ˈstænd/

To position or be positioned physically

Other meanings

To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
To rise to one’s feet; to stand up.

Related words

stance
stanza

Example sentences

“I can't stand the taste of milk.”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0
“The bride stands out on her throne.”
Tatoeba · AmarMecheri · CC0
“I can't stand the texture of olives.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

Word history

From Old English "standan" (to stand, occupy a place).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “stand” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.