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To have endured or tolerated
“I will not be able to stand his constant incoherent chatter for much longer.”
Past tense for to have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet
“She would stand beside my bed while staring down at me.”
Past tense for to rise to an upright position
“He stood up, waiting for me to stand too, and when I did, he started to amble towards me.”
Past tense for to set in an upright position
“They quickly come to take your order as soon as you stand the flag up in the sand.”
Past tense for to place in a given position
“Stand the vase on top of the fireplace.”
Past tense for to be situated
“Huge glass structures stand where fields of flowers once thrived.”
Past tense for to remain valid or unaltered
“The league's policy on uniforms will stand despite criticism from various pundits.”
Past tense for to have a certain position within a group
“If the city's football team wins today, they will stand second in the league rankings.”
Past tense for to pay or give what is owed
“Won't you stand a treat, Colonel, for what I have done already?”
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