stood Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb be standing; be upright
stand up; stand.
- We had to stand for the entire performance!
verb be in some specified state or condition
stand.
- I stand corrected
verb occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
stand.
- We stand on common ground
verb hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
remain firm; stand.
- I am standing my ground and won't give in!
verb put up with something or somebody unpleasant
stomach; brook; support; put up; tolerate; bear; abide; endure; stick out; suffer; digest; stand.
- 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
verb have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
stand.
- Where do you stand on the War?
verb remain inactive or immobile
stand.
- standing water
verb be in effect; be or remain in force
stand.
- The law stands!
verb be tall; have a height of; copula
stand.
- She stands 6 feet tall
verb put into an upright position
stand up; stand; place upright.
- Can you stand the bookshelf up?
verb withstand the force of something
resist; fend; stand.
- The trees resisted her
- stand the test of time
- The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
verb be available for stud services
stand.
- male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females