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mien
pose

stand

base

noun. foundation

be

noun. person's conduct, posture

booth

noun. small enclosure or building

brook

verb. endure, accept

verb. compete, fight

noun. argument for idea

verb. persist, carry on

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Word Origin & History

stand O.E. standan (class VI strong verb; past tense stod, pp. standen), from P.Gmc. *sta-n-d- (cf. O.N. standa, O.S., Goth. standan, O.H.G. stantan, Swed. stå, Du. staan, Ger. stehen), from PIE base *sta- "to stand" (cf. Skt. tisthati "stands," Gk. histemi "cause to stand, set, place," L. stare "stand," Lith. stojus, O.C.S. stajati; see stet). Sense of "to exist, be present" is attested from c.1300. Meaning "to pay for as a treat" is from 1821. Phrase stands to reason (1620) is from earlier stands (is constant) with reason. Phrase stand pat is originally from poker (1882); stand down in ...the military sense of "go off duty" is first recorded 1916. Standing ovation attested by 1968; standing army is from 1603.

Example Sentences for stand

Yet it is a satisfaction to do what I can to let you know the position in which I stand.

Mrs. Wybert, you was in Montana long enough to know how I stand there?

Never mind me, mother; I'm young and strong, I can stand work—but it's hard on you.

But as Philip obeyed her words, he saw her move suddenly and stand by Emilia's side.