stand

put up with something or somebody unpleasant“I cannot bear his constant criticism”

be standing; be upright“We had to stand for the entire performance!”

hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright“I am standing my ground and won't give in!”

put into an upright position“Can you stand the bookshelf up?”

withstand the force of something“The trees resisted her”

be in some specified state or condition“I stand corrected”

occupy a place or location, also metaphorically“We stand on common ground”

have or maintain a position or stand on an issue“Where do you stand on the War?”

remain inactive or immobile“standing water”

be in effect; be or remain in force“The law stands!”

be tall; have a height of; copula“She stands 6 feet tall”

be available for stud services“Stallions are standing for stud service on the designated farm”

a mental position from which things are viewed“we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians”

a support or foundation“the base of the lamp”

an interruption of normal activity

a booth where articles are displayed for sale

a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

a support for displaying or holding various articles“the newspapers were arranged on a rack”

the position where a thing or person stands

a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area“they cut down a stand of trees”

a small table for holding articles of various kinds“a bedside stand”

a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance“a one-night stand”

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

a defensive effort“the army made a final stand at the Rhone”