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Stand

🔄 Synonyms of "Stand"

27 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
basenoun	Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
supportnoun	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
abideverb	Used in a phrasal verb: abide by (“to accept and act in accordance with”).
endureverb	(intransitive) To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
stallnoun	(countable) A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
racknoun	A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other.
viewpointnoun	An angle, outlook or point of view.
resistverb	(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
stomachnoun	An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
sufferverb	(intransitive) To feel pain.
tolerateverb	(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
standpointnoun	A point of view; a perspective.
standsnoun	tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
pedestalnoun	(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
standstillnoun	Complete immobility; a halt.
subscribeverb	(transitive) To sign; to mark with one's signature as a token of consent or attestation.
stand upverb	(transitive, idiomatic) (stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.
put upverb	(transitive) To place in a high location.
point of viewnoun	An attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs.
tie-upnoun	A temporary interruption or cessation of a normal activity.
sales boothnoun	a booth where articles are displayed for sale
bandstandnoun	A small, open-air platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed.
remain firmverb	hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
outdoor stagenoun	a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
place uprightverb	put into an upright position

↔️ Antonyms of "Stand"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
yieldnoun	To give as a result or outcome; to produce or render.
lieverb	(intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
relentverb	(intransitive) To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
softenverb	(transitive) To make something soft or softer.
sitverb	(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
sit downverb	(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a standing position.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Stand"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
stand upverb	(transitive, idiomatic) (stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.
supportnoun	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
endureverb	(intransitive) To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
brooknoun	(Northeastern US) A body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream.
abideverb	Used in a phrasal verb: abide by (“to accept and act in accordance with”).
put upverb	(transitive) To place in a high location.
tie-upnoun	A temporary interruption or cessation of a normal activity.
tolerateverb	(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
resistverb	(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
basenoun	Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
viewpointnoun	An angle, outlook or point of view.
standstillnoun	Complete immobility; a halt.
point of viewnoun	An attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs.
standpointnoun	A point of view; a perspective.
sufferverb	(intransitive) To feel pain.
subscribeverb	(transitive) To sign; to mark with one's signature as a token of consent or attestation.
racknoun	A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other.
bandstandnoun	A small, open-air platform or enclosure for bands to play on, usually roofed.
pedestalnoun	(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
stallnoun	(countable) A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.