stand
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Synonyms for stand
be upright
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- be upright
- be erect
- be vertical
- be on your feet
get to your feet
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- get to your feet
- rise
- stand up
- straighten up
- pick yourself up
- find your feet
be located
be valid
resist
position
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grandstand
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stand aside
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- not participate
- stand by
- sit tight
- sit on the fence
- watch
- look on
- turn a blind eye
- bide your time
- let well alone
stand by: be prepared
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- be prepared
- wait
- stand ready
- prepare yourself
- wait in the wings
stand by: look on
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- look on
- watch
- not lift a finger
- wait
- turn a blind eye
- procrastinate
- not stir
- let things take their course
- let well alone
stand by someone
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stand by something
stand for something: support
stand in for someone
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- be a substitute for
- represent
- cover for
- take the place of
- replace
- understudy
- hold the fort for
- do duty for
- deputize for
stand out: be conspicuous
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- be conspicuous
- be striking
- be prominent
- be obvious
- be highlighted
- attract attention
- catch the eye
- be distinct
- stick out like a sore thumb
- stare you in the face
- be thrown into relief
- bulk large
- stick out a mile
- leap to the eye
stand out: be better
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- be better
- eclipse
- overshadow
- be superior
- steal the show
- outshine
stand someone up
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- let down
- leave stranded
- leave in the lurch
stand up
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- be plausible
- be convincing
- hold up
- hold water
- carry weight
- wash
- bear scrutiny
stand up for something or someone
stand up to something or someone: withstand
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
Synonyms for stand
to restore to or place in an upright or proper position
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to put up with
stand behind: to aid the cause of by approving or favoring
stand by: to aid the cause of by approving or favoring
stand for: to serve as an example, image, or symbol of
stand in: to act as a substitute
stand out: to curve outward past the normal or usual limit
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Synonyms for stand
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
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a small table for holding articles of various kinds
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a support for displaying various articles
an interruption of normal activity
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a mental position from which things are viewed
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
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a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
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a defensive effort
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be standing
be in some specified state or condition
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
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hold one's ground
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
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be tall
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put into an upright position
withstand the force of something
be available for stud services
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