definition of
stand

[1] #1 stand v. [stand up] be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!". wn

[2] #2 stand v. be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected". wn

[3] #3 stand v. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on common ground". wn

[4] #4 stand v. [remain firm] hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!". wn

[5] #5 stand v. [digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up] put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage". wn