Synonyms for
Stands
Definition
To be in an upright position on one's feet; to support oneself on the feet in an upright position.
Synonyms & similar words
stand
yield
standstill
pointofview
bandstand
stomach
standup
brook
putup
sit
suffer
digest
placeupright
abide
remainfirm
resist
viewpoint
stall
fend
rack
outdoorstage
stickout
tieup
pedestal
base
rises
erects
uprights
positions
plants
places
sets
establishes
bases
situates
installs
poses
stations
fixes
places
settles
grounds
balances
props
holds
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- stands tall
- stands firm
- stands out
- stands alone
- stands by
- stands up for
- stands down
Word family
Usage note
The word 'stands' can refer to a physical posture, a position taken, or a structure. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.
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Example sentences
- She stands in line to get her ticket.
- The tree stands tall in the forest.
- He stands on the podium to give his speech.
- The building stands on a solid foundation.
- The statue stands in the center of the park.
Quotes
She was standing right there, and I just didn't see her. - Tiger Woods
Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. - Winston Churchill
I can stand brute force, but brute reason is quite unbearable. - Blaise Pascal