Definitions

stood

[stood] / stʊd /

VERB

be or get upright

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erect locate place put rank rise set settle

STRONG

cock dispose mount poise position

WEAK

be erect be on feet be vertical jump up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart disorder displace leave lose move remove

STRONG

drop fall

WEAK

lay lie refuse reject sit veto

VERB

be in force, exist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue hold last pause remain rest stay stop

STRONG

belong endure fill halt obtain occupy prevail

WEAK

be located be situated be valid take up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance cease go leave move

STRONG

lose surrender

WEAK

lay lie refuse reject sit veto

VERB

endure, bear

Synonyms

WEAK

abide allow bear with brook cope countenance experience handle hang on hold last live with put up with resign oneself to stay the course stomach submit suffer support sustain swallow take tolerate undergo wear weather withstand

Antonyms

WEAK

disobey forget overlook

Example Sentences

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As recently as 2020, China’s nuclear arsenal stood at around 200 warheads, reflecting a minimum nuclear deterrence posture.

From The Wall Street Journal

Forces there were on the lookout for Soviet ships and subs, and stood ready to defend the island from invasion or attack.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Nobody wants to wait eight years, but I feel like it's really stood the test of time through all the changes. It still feels very current, very modern," she says.

From BBC

Its market valuation stood at $40.13 billion at the close of trading Thursday.

From Barron's