stand

Sense 1 noun

a support or foundation

the base of the lamp

Sense 2 verb

be standing; be upright

We had to stand for the entire performance!

Sense 3 noun

the position where a thing or person stands

Sense 4 verb

be in some specified state or condition

I stand corrected

Sense 5 noun

a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

they cut down a stand of trees

Sense 6 verb

occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

We stand on common ground

Sense 7 noun

a small table for holding articles of various kinds

a bedside stand

Sense 8 verb

hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

I am standing my ground and won't give in!

Sense 9 noun

a support for displaying various articles

the newspapers were arranged on a rack

Sense 10 verb

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

I cannot bear his constant criticism

Sense 11 noun

an interruption of normal activity

Sense 12 verb

have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

Where do you stand on the War?

Sense 13 noun

a mental position from which things are viewed

we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians

Sense 14 verb

remain inactive or immobile

standing water

Sense 15 noun

a booth where articles are displayed for sale

Sense 16 verb

be in effect; be or remain in force

The law stands!

Sense 17 noun

a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

a one-night stand

Sense 18 verb

be tall; have a height of; copula

She stands 6 feet tall

Sense 19 noun

tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

Sense 20 verb

put into an upright position

Can you stand the bookshelf up?

Sense 21 noun

a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

Sense 22 verb

withstand the force of something

The trees resisted her

Sense 23 noun

a defensive effort

the army made a final stand at the Rhone

Sense 24 verb

be available for stud services

male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females