Synonyms for

Stands

Verb / stændz / Another word for stands — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be in an upright position on one's feet; to support oneself on the feet in an upright position.

Synonyms & similar words

rack stand yield fend bear digest viewpoint stomach stall suffer bandstand tolerate standstill support base resist sit abide endure brook standpoint pedestal rises erects uprights positions plants places sets establishes bases situates installs poses stations fixes places settles grounds balances props holds

Synonyms by register

Formal

persists endures remains abides

Informal

holds up stays put is there

Literary

abides remains holds fast

Antonyms

sits lies kneels crouches reclines falls

Common collocations

  • stands tall
  • stands firm
  • stands out
  • stands alone
  • stands by
  • stands up for
  • stands down

Word family

noun stand
verb stand
adjective standing

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

  1. She stands in line to get her ticket.
  2. The tree stands tall in the forest.
  3. He stands on the podium to give his speech.
  4. The building stands on a solid foundation.
  5. 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

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